Other recent call-ups, Liam Kelly and Zander Clark, are also out of the first-team picture at their clubs, meaning that Scott Bain, who earned a first international call-up in six years this month after a strong start to the season with Falkirk, would have a strong claim to take the final berth if he can keep up his impressive form.

Steve Clarke has admitted that he was left stunned by Scotland 's three wonder-goals as the Tartan Arme reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Denmark. Scotland went into the Hampden Park showdown knowing that three points would secure qualification for next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Scotland have been given one more chance at securing automatic qualification when they face Denmark at Hampden on Tuesday. The game is a must-win - a draw or a loss means the play-offs beckon. The match will be shown live on the BBC Two and the BBC Scotland channel,

Injury-time wonder-goals by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean handed Scotland a stunning 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday to qualify them for the 2026 World Cup, while Spain also booked their ticket with a 2-2 draw against Turkey.