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.
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
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
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
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