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McTominay returns to Scotland squad after heart surgery

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In short

Scotland confirmed their latest squad on Tuesday as they prepare to host North Macedonia on November 13 before travelling to face Switzerland three days later. The team currently sits third in Group B1 with four points from four matches, trailing group leaders Switzerland by eight points. While several key players have returned to fitness, defender Scott McKenna has been ruled out due to a back strain. On-loan Rangers defender James Penrice has also been included and could earn his first senior international appearance.

Key points

  • Scotland currently occupies third place in Group B1 with four points collected from their…: Scotland currently occupies third place in Group B1 with four points collected from their opening four matches.
  • The squad faces must-win fixtures against North Macedonia on November 13 and group leader…: The squad faces must-win fixtures against North Macedonia on November 13 and group leaders Switzerland on November 16.
  • Defender Scott McKenna will miss the upcoming international matches as he recovers from a…: Defender Scott McKenna will miss the upcoming international matches as he recovers from a back strain.

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Nov 3 : Scotland have recalled midfielder Scott McTominay, defender Kieran Tierney and striker Che Adams for this month's UEFA Nations League fixtures against North Macedonia and Switzerland, the Scottish Football Association said on Tuesday.

• McTominay, 29, underwent minor heart surgery in September and missed the last international window.

• Tierney and Adams also return from injury, and defender James Penrice, on loan at Rangers from Greek club AEK Athens, has earned a call-up and could make his senior Scotland debut.

• Scott McKenna misses out with a back strain. Lennon Miller, Josh Doig, Colby Donovan and James Wilson have been omitted from the squad.

• Scotland sit third in Group B1 on four points from four matches, three points behind Slovenia and eight adrift of leaders Switzerland. They host North Macedonia on November 13 before travelling to face Switzerland three days later.

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