'Style important' as McBurnie & seven uncapped players make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.
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"It's a new opportunity for some players, a really new beginning for the other ones."
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
"The most important is regarding the style of play that I want to produce on the pitch."
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
"We have a good mix between experienced players, new faces, first cap players, young lads, players who are back."
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
Key People
Billy Gilmour is a midfielder who plays for Napoli and the Scotland national team.
Colby Donovan is a young footballer who plays as a right-back for Celtic.
James Wilson is a forward recalled to the Scotland national team.
Jon McCracken is a footballer included in the Scotland national team call-up.
Josh Doig is a Scottish footballer known for his defensive skills.
Josh McPake is a professional footballer included in the Scotland national team call-up.
Kieron Bowie is a Scotland striker linked with a move to Cagliari.
Lennon Miller is a midfielder recalled to the Scotland national team.
Luis Binks is a professional footballer playing as a left-sided centre-back.
Luke Graham is a defender playing for Dundee.
Oli McBurnie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Hull City.
Robbie Ure is a Scottish football striker currently playing for IK Sirius and transferring to Sevilla.
Scott Bain is a Scottish goalkeeper known for his performances with Falkirk and previous clubs.
Sebastien Pocognoli is a Belgian former professional footballer and the newly appointed head coach of the Scotland men's national team.
Stephen Welsh is a footballer who spent last season on loan at Motherwell from Celtic.
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Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.
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