Ryan Porteous receives Scotland Under-21 call-up as Hibs defender earns recognition for club displays

Defender has been in fine form for the Easter Road side this term

Ryan Porteous has been called up to the Scotland Under-21 squad for next month's Euro U21 qualifiers

Ryan Porteous has again been named in Scot Gemmill’s Scotland Under-21 squad for the upcoming Euro Under-21 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and San Marino next month.

The wee Scots take on their Czech counterparts at Tynecastle Park on Friday October 9, kick-off 5.30pm, before heading to Serravalle to play San Marino at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday October 13, kick-off 4.30pm.

The 21-year-old has made 12 appearances for the Under-21s since making his debut in May 2018 against Togo in a friendly match.

He played the full 90 minutes earlier this month as Scotland recorded a 1-0 win against Lithuania in Vilnius.

Full squad

Ross Doohan, Robby McCrorie, Kieran Wright, Harrison Ashby, Daniel Harvie, George Johnston, Lewis Mayo, Ross McCrorie, Tom McIntyre, Nathan Patterson, Ryan Porteous, Patrick Reading, Allan Campbell, Lewis Ferguson, Stephen Kelly, Barry Maguire, David Turnbull, Fraser Hornby, Connor McLennan, Glenn Middleton, James Scott.

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