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.
13. Stephen Kingsley (CB/LB)
He's formed part of Scotland squads previously. An impressive season at Hearts ongoing and can play either centre-back in a three or a four-man defence, alongside left-back. | SNS Group