Hearts winger Callumn Morrison withdraws from Scotland Under-21 squad
The pair agreed that Morrison could stay at home for personal reasons rather than travel to Marbella to play in friendlies against Mexico and Sweden.
The winger has enjoyed a hectic breakthrough season at Tynecastle Park, making 36 senior appearances despite the arrival of 18 signings last summer. He also became a father seven weeks ago when his son, Harris, was born.
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Hide AdHe had cordial talks with Gemmill, who previously coached him with Scotland Under-17s, and both men agreed that the 19-year-old could remain at home this week.
Fellow Hearts youngster Jamie Brandon has travelled with the Scotland Under-21 squad to the south of Spain and is expected to be involved in the friendlies.
Gemmill's side face Mexico Under-21s at 2pm on Friday at Marbella's Dama De Noche complex. They then meet Sweden Under-21s on Monday for a 12.30pm kick-off at the Marbella Football Centre.
The matches are being used as preparation for the 2021 European Under-21 Championship qualifiers starting later this year. Scotland are in Group 4 alongside Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Lithuania and San Marino.