McTominay returns as Penrice earns first Scotland call

McTominay, Tierney and Adams return; Penrice earns first call for Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has named a 26-player squad for the remaining UEFA Nations League Group B1 fixtures against North Macedonia (home) and Switzerland (away). Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams return to the squad after missing earlier matches, while James Penrice receives his first senior call-up. Uncapped midfielder Kristi Montgomery retains his place after a late addition to the previous squad.

Scott McKenna and Kenny McLean miss out through injury, while Lennon Miller, Josh Doig, Colby Donovan and James Wilson have been dropped. Pocognoli selected an extended 28-player pool for the opening four matches, which saw disappointing home defeats to Switzerland and Slovenia.

Scotland sit third in Group B1 and need a minimum of four points to have any realistic chance of finishing second and reaching the promotion play-offs. A single point would secure safety from relegation. Switzerland currently lead the group on maximum points, with Slovenia three points ahead of Scotland.