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Scotland squad revealed as Newcastle United star Ryan Fraser is recalled and Kieran Tierney returns

Steve Clarke has named a strong Nations League squad ahead of the country's upcoming vital triple header – with Ryan Fraser brought in from the cold.

The national team boss doesn't have his problems to seek with skipper Andy Robertson on the sidelines for the crunch doubler with Ukraine, which is sandwiched between hosting the Republic of Ireland at Hampden. Scotland have a fighting chance of topping the group, however, the disastrous away defeat in Dublin still looms large.

Robertson's absence will be keenly felt but Scotland remain strong at full-back, with Kieran Tierney, Nathan Patterson, Aaron Hickey, Anthony Ralston and Greg Taylor able to fill multiple slots across the backline.

Fraser returns after apologising from Clarke for withdrawing from the squad for a World Cup qualifying double header against Denmark and Moldova last year only to then be pictured in training with his club Newcastle United on the same day. There is also a place for Ryan Porteous and Scott McKenna, with both aiming for extended game time for their country. Jacob Brown is included, but Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes and Ryan Christie will likely battle it out for two spots ahead of mammoth run of fixtures. Scotland host Ukraine on September 21, Republic of Ireland on September 24 and then again Ukraine away on September 28.

GOALKEEPERS

Craig Gordon Liam Kelly Jon McLaughin

DEFENDERS

Grant Hanley Jack Hendry Aaron Hickey Scott McKenna Nathan Patterson Ryan Porteous Anthony Ralston Greg Taylor Keiran Tierney

MIDFIELDERS

Stuart Armstrong Billy Gilmour Ryan Jack John McGinn Callum McGregor Kenny McLean Scott McTominay David Turnbull

FORWARDS

Che Adams Jacob Brown Ryan Christie Lyndon Dykes Ryan Fraser

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