Sébastien Pocognoli unveils first Scotland squad for Nations League fixtures

Sébastien Pocognoli has announced his first Scotland squad ahead of the Nations League fixtures.

On Tuesday, the new Scotland boss revealed his 26-man side for the campaign, which will kick off with a match against Slovenia on September 26.

Scotland will also take on Switzerland and North Macedonia in the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League.

The Belgian stuck with Scotland favourites Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Angus Gunn and Ben Gannon-Doak.

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has missed out on a spot as he recovers from a successful recent heart procedure, while Torino’s Ché Adams is injured.

Pocognoli also picked seven uncapped players, including striker Robbie Ure, who scored 20 goals in 20 games for Swedish side Sirius, before sealing a £5.5m move to Sevilla in the summer.

Swansea City’s Stephen Welsh has earned his first senior call up, alongside Celtic’s Colby Donovan, Brondby’s Luis Binks and Stoke City’s Luke Graham.

Hearts winger Josh McPake has also been selected for the squad alongside teammate James Wilson, and uncapped goalie Jon McCracken has returned to the Scotland fold after impressing at Bradford City.

Pocognoli signed an initial two-year deal to become Scotland’s head coach in August, after Steve Clarke stepped down in June.

Clarke resigned after Scotland crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage.