Steve Clarke has been given a boost ahead of Euro 2024 with three extra Scotland stars set to board the plane.
A tight allocation of 23 players was initially what the head coach was working with but a UEFA vote on Monday gave the green light for expanded squads of up to 26. The idea was initially floated during a meeting of all the nations' coaches in Dusseldorf a fortnight ago.
That will come as a huge boost to Clarke, who’s squad is currently being ravaged with injury, particularly at right-back. That could allow some Hearts and Hibs stars to make strengthened cases for selection, while it may cement others in national team plans.
There’s also a wildcard phone call to Newcastle United that could be made. Here are 13 stars who could benefit from the expanded squads.
That will come as a huge boost to Clarke, who’s squad is currently being ravaged with injury, particularly at right-back. That could allow some Hearts and Hibs stars to make strengthened cases for selection, while it may cement others in national team plans.
![An outside shout but Cadden has long been a reliable performer at Hibs. Now fit again, he could be a solution for Clarke to fall back on.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/21/14/29/Chris%20Cadden.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Chris Cadden (RB)
An outside shout but Cadden has long been a reliable performer at Hibs. Now fit again, he could be a solution for Clarke to fall back on. | SNS Group
![The final goalkeeper mention. Angus Gunn looks a likely number one but the Motherwell stopper will hope his chances have now increased.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/17/11/39/Liam%20Kelly%20Motherwell.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Liam Kelly (GK)
The final goalkeeper mention. Angus Gunn looks a likely number one but the Motherwell stopper will hope his chances have now increased. | SNS Group
![Brown wasn't named in the last squad but has a season of Premier League experience under his belt.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/12/13/39/GettyImages-1845052525.jpg?trim=0,433,0,433&width=800)
11. Jacob Brown (ST)
Brown wasn't named in the last squad but has a season of Premier League experience under his belt. | Getty Images
![The defender is now with Watford. Falls into the Shankland boat of perhaps not a nailed-on pick but with this news, perhaps becomes one.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/25/9/43/21020082.jpg.jpg?trim=0,66,0,66&width=800)
12. Ryan Porteous (CB)
The defender is now with Watford. Falls into the Shankland boat of perhaps not a nailed-on pick but with this news, perhaps becomes one. | SNS Group