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Tony Docherty reveals first Scotland U21 squad since his appointment.

Following the announcement of Tony Docherty and Steven Naesmith being chosen to manage the Scotland U21 squad, the first team selection has taken place ahead of the final two fixtures in European Championship qualifiers.

The 27-man squad features a mix of of established U21 players and a number of youngsters receiving their first call-up for the age group.

Making the headlines for his call up is 16-year-old Kyle Glasgow, who is currently on loan from Rangers FC to Alloa Athletic, and is no stranger to scoring.

St Mirren duo Henry Fieldson and Louis Jackson got the call up, as well as Manchester United defender Daniel Armer, Leeds United midfielder Sam Chambers and Swansea City forward Bobby Wales.

Tyler Fletcher is also named, having already made his senior Scotland debut and was part of this summer’s World Cup.

The squad includes players from clubs across Scotland, with representitives from Dundee Unites, Hearts, Aberdeen, Partick Thistle, Falkirk, St Johnstone and Dunfermline as well as several English clubs.

Scotland will face Azerbaijan at Rugby Park on 30th September before travelling to Bulgaria on 6th October for their final two fixtures of the European Championship qualifying campaign.


With a place in the play-offs still within reach, the new-look Scotland side will be looking to finish the campaign strongly under their new head coach.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Ruaridh Adams (Airdrieonians), Rory Mahady (Leeds United), Liam McFarlane (Partick Thistle).

Defenders: Connor Allan (Falkirk), Daniel Armer (Manchester United), Jeremiah Chiloka-Mullen (Wigan Athletic), Sam Cleall-Harding (Dunfermline Athletic), Josh Feeney (Peterborough United), Henry Fieldson (St Mirren), Mitchel Frame (Aberdeen), Louis Jackson (St Mirren), Dylan Lobban (Dunfermline Athletic), Ben McPherson (Partick Thistle), Taylor Steven (St Johnstone).

Midfielders: Aidan Borland (Accrington Stanley), Ryan Carr (St Mirren), Tyler Fletcher (Manchester United), Daniel Kelly (Millwall), Kristi Montgomery (Blackburn Rovers), Andrew Tod (Dunfermline Athletic).

Forwards: Sam Chambers (Northampton Town), Kyle Glasgow (Alloa Athletic), Emilio Lawrence (Luton Town), Dire Mebude (Caykur Rizespor), Barney Stewart (West Bromwich Albion), Bobby Wales (Dundee), Rory Wilson (Aston Villa).

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