Penrice handed first Scotland call up as McTominay returns

Penrice earns first Scotland cap; McTominay returns from heart surgery for Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

James Penrice has been handed his first Scotland call-up after impressing on loan at Rangers from AEK Athens, replacing injured Josh Doig in the squad for Scotland's crucial Nations League double-header.

Scott McTominay returns after missing the last camp due to minor heart surgery. The 29-year-old has started seven consecutive matches for Napoli since his recovery, scoring four goals. Torino striker Che Adams also returns from a thigh strain, while Celtic's Kieran Tierney is back in the squad. Blackburn's Kristi Montgomery retains his place after being drafted in to replace Kenny McLean, who remains unavailable.

Scotland face North Macedonia at Hampden Park on November 13 before travelling to Switzerland on November 16. They must take at least four points from these final two League B1 games to have a chance of finishing second and reaching the promotion play-offs. Relegation to League C remains a possibility if they lose their opening fixture.