Hibs pair named in Scotland U21 squad but Hearts ace omitted

Scot Gemmill names Scotland U21 squad for Greece clash

Scotland Under-21s head coach Scot Gemmill has been able to name an unchanged squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifier against Greece.

Glenn Middleton and Ryan Porteous have been called into the squad

placeholder image — Glenn Middleton and Ryan Porteous have been called into the squad

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous and Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour are among the players included for the Tynecastle clash on November 15.

However, highly-rated left-back Aaron Hickey has not been included in the squad despite impressing for Hearts this season.

Scotland are a point ahead of Greece in top spot in Group 4 but have played one game more.

Squad: Doohan (Ayr), Robby McCrorie (Queen of the South), Wright (Rangers); Harvie (Ayr), Johnston (Feyenoord), Maguire (Motherwell), Ross McCrorie (Portsmouth), McIntyre (Reading), Porteous (Hibs), Reading (Middlesbrough); Campbell (Motherwell), Ferguson (Aberdeen), Gilmour (Chelsea), Holsgrove (Atletico Baleares), Kelly (Ayr), Magennis (St Mirren), Smith (Hamilton); Hornby (KV Kortrijk), Johnston (Celtic), McLennan (Aberdeen), Middleton (Hibs), Scott (Motherwell).