{"id":52976,"date":"2024-06-10T15:56:34","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T13:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2015687"},"modified":"2024-06-10T17:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T15:06:57","slug":"meet-the-scotland-squad-at-euro-2024-confirmed-list-of-players","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-the-scotland-squad-at-euro-2024-confirmed-list-of-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Scotland squad at Euro 2024: Confirmed list of players"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Your complete guide to the Scotland squad for Euro 2024. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Ned Holmes\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 10 June 2024 at 13:56 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Scotland have announced their full 26-man squad for Euro 2024, with a healthy dose of surprises, injuries, stalwarts and wildcards.<\/p>\n<p>Craig Gordon and John Souttar were the final two men to be cut from the provisional squad ahead of the Euros.<\/p>\n<p>Lyndon Dykes and Ben Doak have been forced to miss the tournament through injury, and are replaced by a Bristol City youngster and rising MLS star.<\/p>\n<p>Boss Steve Clarke will be determined to extract a tune from his team in Germany with a tricky Group A situation ahead of them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/radiotimes.com\">RadioTimes.com<\/a> brings you the full Scotland squad for Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/football\/best-football-players-world\/\">Best football players in the world<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/football\/best-premier-league-players-all-time\/\">Best football players of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Scotland squad at Euro 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Goalkeepers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>ANGUS GUNN (SCOTLAND)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Norwich City shot-stopper Angus Gunn looks set to be Clarke\u2019s number one in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old enjoyed a strong season with the Canaries, and has impressed since switching allegiances from England to Scotland \u2013 keeping four clean sheets in nine appearances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LIAM KELLY (MOTHERWELL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kelly is a man in demand. The 28-year-old, who started his career at Rangers, is set for a return to Ibrox this summer \u2013 but he will remain a Motherwell player during Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The goalkeeper\u2019s contract was set to expire at the end of June, but he has agreed to extend his deal to the end of the tournament to ensure Motherwell are eligible to claim a six-figure sum for releasing their player to feature in the tournament. Upon completion of the extension, he will become a free agent and likely to sign for Rangers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ZANDER CLARK (HEARTS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Veteran stopper Craig Gordon was dropped from the final squad, while his Hearts teammate Clark, who claimed the club jersey from him, has been selected.<\/p>\n<p>Clark has made the No.1 shirt his own in 2023\/24, but is unlikely to feature during the tournament.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Defenders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>ANDY ROBERTSON (LIVERPOOL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2023\/24 may not have been Andy Robertson\u2019s finest in a Liverpool shirt, due in part to injury, but the 30-year-old\u2019s importance to the Scotland squad is beyond doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Given extra freedom to get forward as a wing-back, the captain\u2019s bombing runs down the left flank are likely to be a vital weapon for the Scots at Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KIERAN TIERNEY (REAL SOCIEDAD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kieran Tierney is a trusted member of Clarke\u2019s first-choice backline, and is set to be a mainstay at left centre-back at the tournament, meaning he could hit 50 caps for his country if they can reach the knockout stages.<\/p>\n<p>The defender spent the season on loan at Real Sociedad, and may have a bit of extra motivation as he looks to earn a move away from Arsenal this summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RYAN PORTEOUS (WATFORD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another that is likely to start against Germany in the tournament opener, Ryan Porteous made the right centre-back spot his own during Scotland\u2019s storming Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n<p>A physical defender that is an asset in both boxes, the 25-year-old has been a regular fixture at Watford since his move from Hibs last January, but appears to save his best for the Tartan Army.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JACK HENDRY (AL-ETTIFAQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A towering presence at the heart of Scotland\u2019s backline who can pick a pass, Jack Hendry is expected to get the nod for the tournament opener.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s been ever-present under Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq since his move last summer, but may have to adapt to facing Europe\u2019s best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LIAM COOPER (LEEDS UNITED)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite being club captain, centre-back Liam Cooper has barely featured for promotion-chasing Leeds United in the Championship this term.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, Clarke knows exactly what he\u2019ll get from the defender, who brings heaps of experience and is a fantastic dressing room presence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRANT HANLEY (NORWICH CITY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Injuries have limited Grant Hanley to just 10 appearances for Norwich City this season, but he\u2019s a player that Clarke knows he can trust.<\/p>\n<p>The central defender was sensational during Scotland\u2019s last major tournament, Euro 2020, but may well be one of the supporting cast this time around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GREG TAYLOR (CELTIC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A regular fixture in the Celtic side that won the Scottish Premiership in 2023\/24, Greg Taylor provides Clarke with a very useful understudy to Robertson.<\/p>\n<p>He doesn\u2019t offer quite the attacking output as the Liverpool man, but will be a reliable option off the bench at Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANTHONY RALSTON (CELTIC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson injured, Anthony Ralston looks set to be Scotland\u2019s first-choice option on the right side of defence at Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s been a bit-part player for title winners Celtic this season, but has stepped up every time Brendan Rodgers has called on him and not looked out of place at international level previously.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ROSS MCCRORIE (BRISTOL CITY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ross McCrorie has enjoyed a strong finish to his debut season at Bristol City after missing months due to illness.<\/p>\n<p>Capable of playing as centre-back, right-back, right wing-back, and in midfield, McCrorie\u2019s versatility could be a useful asset in Germany \u2013 but he\u2019ll likely go as an option on the right, given the injuries to Hickey and Patterson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCOTT MCKENNA (FREE AGENT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>McKenna is one of several free agents (or free agents to be) in Scotland\u2019s squad after being released by Nottingham Forest. The defender has not featured often for Forest since their return to the Premier League in 2022, despite playing a starring role during their Championship promotion season.<\/p>\n<p>McKenna went on loan to Copenhagen in the back end of last season, where he featured 16 times in the Danish Superliga and gained two appearances in the Champions League against Manchester City.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Midfielders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>BILLY GILMOUR (BRIGHTON)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Surely Scotland\u2019s most technically gifted player, diminutive midfielder Billy Gilmour offers something different from the majority of Clarke\u2019s options in the centre of the park.<\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old heads into the tournament after really establishing himself for Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s Brighton in 2023\/24.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KENNY MCLEAN (NORWICH CITY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Norwich City may not have won promotion, but 2023\/24 has been another strong campaign for Kenny McLean, who was named their player of the year.<\/p>\n<p>McLean is a classy operator in the centre of the park that is ultra-reliable and never seems to run out of gas \u2013 but might just find himself down the pecking order in midfield.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RYAN CHRISTIE (BOURNEMOUTH)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ryan Christie has enjoyed a brilliant season for Premier League surprise package Bournemouth, and has barely missed a game for Scotland in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Cherries boss Andoni Iraola has used him in a deeper role this season, but he\u2019s a threat as both a goalscorer and creator when used further forward, so it will be interesting to see where he slots in for the Tartan Army.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CALLUM MCGREGOR (CELTIC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The beating heart of Celtic\u2019s three consecutive title wins, Hoops captain Callum McGregor could prove to be a vital cog in Scotland\u2019s engine room.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s shown his quality on the international stage in the past \u2013 scoring the Tartan Army\u2019s only goal at Euro 2020.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOHN MCGINN (ASTON VILLA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What a season it has been for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn, who played a vital role in helping Unai Emery\u2019s side finish fourth in the Premier League and qualify for the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>One of Scotland\u2019s best performers in recent years, the 29-year-old is a real goal threat, and will be one of the first names on the team sheet for the Germany game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCOTT MCTOMINAY (MANCHESTER UNITED)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scott McTominay\u2019s form could be a major factor in whether Scotland can reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>His goals were central to the success of the Scots\u2019 qualifying campaign, and the Manchester United midfielder heads to Germany on the back of the finest goalscoring season (10 in 42 games) of his career, which bodes well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STUART ARMSTRONG (SOUTHAMPTON)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Armstrong is an experienced head in the Scotland squad, and makes the cut for Euro 2024 following 42 appearances for Southampton during their Championship play-off winning campaign.<\/p>\n<p>He has been linked with a move back to Celtic this summer, but will have his sights set on delighting Scotland fans first of all in Germany.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RYAN JACK (FREE AGENT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Rangers stalwart will depart the club this summer after barely featuring for the club in 2023\/24. He may not feature at the Euros, but if brought on, he will be determined to place himself in the shop window.<\/p>\n<p>Jack was injured for a large amount of 2023\/24, but his experience behind-the-scenes could be invaluable.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Forwards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>LAWRENCE SHANKLAND (HEARTS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lawrence Shankland will head to Euro 2024 oozing with confidence after being given the PFA Scotland Player of the Year award on the back of a 2023\/24 campaign that saw him bag 31 goals and eight assists for Hearts.<\/p>\n<p>Whether that will be enough to convince Clarke to start him in the tournament opener against Germany remains to be seen, as he\u2019s yet to really convince on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JAMES FORREST (CELTIC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recalled to the Scotland squad after nearly three years away, James Forrest came up with some big goals in the title race after battling his way back into contention at Celtic.<\/p>\n<p>Clarke will hope the 32-year-old, who can play across the forward line, can carry his brilliant form at the end of the domestic season into this summer\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHE ADAMS (SOUTHAMPTON)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adams scored 16 goals in 40 Championship games as Southampton completed an instant return to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old is likely to lead the line for the Scots at Euro 2024, though he has only found the net six times in 30 caps prior to the tournament.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TOMMY CONWAY (BRISTOL CITY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What a ride Tommy Conway has experienced in his fledgling career so far. The Bristol City academy star made his debut for the club in 2021, became a first-team regular in 2022\/23 and received his first call-up for Scotland on 4th June.<\/p>\n<p>He has been called up following injury withdrawals from Lyndon Dykes and Ben Doak, and will be determined to make the most of his glorious opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEWIS MORGAN (NEW YORK RED BULLS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every national team squad needs a wildcard option. Morgan earned two caps under Alex McLeish in 2018, but promptly vanished from the international scene.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old winger bounced from Celtic to Sunderland on loan before jetting off to play for Inter Miami in 2020 and 2021. 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