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Scotland name Euro 2024 preliminary squad - Who makes the cut? Who misses out?

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke confirms his 27-man training squad for Euro 2024, but what players have made the cut and who has missed out?
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has selected his 27-player preliminary squad for Euro 2024.

UEFA confirmed earlier this month that squad sizes have been increased from 23 to 26 players for this year's eagerly-anticipated continental tournament, and all squads must include at least three goalkeepers.

However, most nations are taking the approach of initially selecting a group of players that exceeds the squad limits with friendlies planned beforehand.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Scotland players that have been selected, and which players have missed out on being in contention for the tournament in Germany, which begins next month.


Which Scottish stars have been selected?

There have been a number of Scotland stars that have experienced injury issues this season, including the likes of Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

However, the pair are the headline names in Clarke's squad, with Aston Villa's John McGinn and Celtic's Callum McGregor also selected as midfield options.

Stuart Armstrong also features on the list, despite the Southampton midfielder missing the last month of action through injury, with Brighton & Hove Albion's Billy Gilmour also in line to challenge for a starting spot.

Kieran Tierney has endured a mixed campaign on loan at Real Sociedad but the Arsenal defender takes on a senior role in this squad.

Norwich City's Angus Gunn is one of four goalkeepers selected by Clarke, but that will likely be reduced to three by June 7.


Which Scottish stars will miss Euro 2024?

Scotland had already been dealt a harsh hand with regards to injuries with Nathan Patterson, Aaron Hickey and Lewis Ferguson already being ruled out.

Then on June 1, Queens Park Rangers forward Lyndon Dykes was forced to withdraw with a leg injury sustained during training.

The previous three injuries played its part in Ross McCrorie and Ben Doak both being handed call-ups to the squad, despite failing to make an appearance for the Tartan Army thus far; Ryan Jack and James Forrest are also named.

There are very few other surprises. Jacob Brown and Kevin Nisbet - of Luton Town and Millwall respectively - may have hoped to sneak into the attacking options, but they only have one international goal between them in 19 caps.


What are Scotland's pre-tournament preparations?

Scotland will first square off against international minnows Gibraltar in a friendly on June 3, with that fixture taking place in Almancil in Portugal.

Four days later, on the same day the official squad must be finalised, Scotland play host to Finland.

Clarke's side then have a week to prepare for their first game, squaring off against tournament hosts Germany in the opening fixture of Euro 2024.


Scotland's preliminary 28-man squad for Euro 2024:

Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn (Norwich City), Zander Clark (Hearts), Craig Gordon (Hearts), Liam Kelly (Motherwell)

Defenders: Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad), Jack Hendry (Al Ettifaq), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Liam Cooper (Leeds United), Scott McKenna (FC Copenhagen), Grant Hanley (Norwich City), Greg Taylor (Celtic), John Souttar (Rangers), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Ross McCrorie (Bristol City)

Midfielders: Callum McGregor (Celtic), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Ryan Jack (Rangers)

Attackers: Che Adams (Southampton), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ben Doak (Liverpool), James Forrest (Celtic)


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