Tynecastle to host crucial Scotland Under-21 European qualifiers

Tynecastle Park will stage Scotland's European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Lithuania and Greece later this year.
Everton's Fraser Hornby will return to Tynecastle with Scotland Under-21s in OctoberEverton's Fraser Hornby will return to Tynecastle with Scotland Under-21s in October
Everton's Fraser Hornby will return to Tynecastle with Scotland Under-21s in October

UEFA have confirmed the home of Hearts as the chosen venue for Scotland Under-21s' Group 4 qualifying ties with Lithuania on October 10 and Greece on November 15.

Scot Gemmill's side begin their qualification campaign against San Marino in Paisley on September 5, followed by a trip to play Croatia in Sibenik five days later.

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The Lithuania and Greece games are likely to have a huge bearing on Scotland's chances of reaching the 2021 European Under-21 Championship finals, which will be co-hosted by Hungary and Slovenia.

The Scottish Football Association decided to return to Tynecastle after the stadium hosted two Scotland Under-21 qualifiers against Andorra and England last autumn.