The 12 Scotland hopefuls most likely to benefit from extension to Euro 2020 squads
With the domestic season wrapping up and no other competitive internationals scheduled before June, Steve Clarke will already have a very good idea of who will be in his 23-man squad for this summer’s Euros.
However, it does appear the national team boss will have at least another couple of places to decide with Uefa likely to allow squads to be extended to either 25 or 26 players.
If we can assume that the last Scotland squad for the World Cup qualification triple-header against Austria, Israel and Faroe Islands was made up of players highly likely to be on the bus to Hampden, then that leaves around another dozen promising hopefuls who could find themselves squeezing into the final unit.
We look at each of those candidates...
If we can assume that the last Scotland squad for the World Cup qualification triple-header against Austria, Israel and Faroe Islands was made up of players highly likely to be on the bus to Hampden, then that leaves around another dozen promising hopefuls who could find themselves squeezing into the final unit.
9. Liam Cooper
With Declan Gallagher not seeing a minute of action in the last squad and struggling for regular playing time at Motherwell, Cooper may be included even if squads aren't extended. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
10. Liam Kelly
Four goalkeepers would certainly appear to be overkill, but with the ongoing presence of Covid-19 it may be a requirement in case of any breakouts. If so, the Motherwell stopper is first in line. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
11. Billy Gilmour
The Chelsea youngster is seen as a prodigious talent and one that will frequent Scotland squads for years to come. Clarke may elect to take him for the experience. Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. Ryan Porteous
Similar to Gilmour but, unlike the teenager, the young Hibs centre-back has actually been included in a Scotland squad this season. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group