Aaron Hickey returns to the Scotland squad for the primary time in nearly two years as World Cup qualifying begins with visits to Denmark and Belarus subsequent month.
The Brentford full-back, 23, has made two appearances as substitute within the Premier League in latest weeks, having been out of motion since October 2023.
The final of his 14 worldwide caps got here in the identical month.
Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon Doak and Lyndon Dykes are additionally again after important harm breaks.
Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark could also be favorite to take the gloves, since Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly have but to function this season for Nottingham Forest and Rangers respectively.
Blackburn Rovers defender Dominic Hyam, capped as soon as as a late substitute in June 2023, is recalled by supervisor Steve Clarke, whereas teenager Lennon Miller, now at Udinese, retains his place after enjoying in summer time friendlies in opposition to Iceland and Liechtenstein.
The inclusion of the 18-year-old means 4 of the eight midfielders listed are based mostly in Serie A.
Kieron Bowie has began the season nicely for Hibernian and the 22-year-old striker will get one other alternative after making his debut from the bench in opposition to Liechtenstein in June.
Scotland meet the Danes on 5 September, with the sport in Belarus three days later.
Greece are the opposite nation in Group C.
Solely the group winners are assured a spot on the 2026 World Cup, which is being hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico, with Scotland bidding to qualify for the primary time since 1998.
Middlesbrough striker Tommy Conway just isn’t included as Greg Taylor, Josh Doig, James Wilson, Nathan Patterson and Ryan Porteous additionally miss out.
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