Scotland men’s national football team

Montgomery Gets Senior Call After Tierney, McLean Withdrawals

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Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has added Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery to the senior squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures after veterans Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean pulled out. Montgomery, who has been a regular starter for Blackburn this season, becomes the eighth uncapped player in the 27‑man group.

Pocognoli emerges as frontrunner to lead Scotland after Clarke exit

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Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, a 39‑year‑old Belgian, is being touted as the leading candidate to take over the Scotland men’s national team after Steve Clarke resigned. The Scottish FA’s chief executive Ian Maxwell and chief football officer Craig Mulholland have spoken to him, with an appointment expected before the Nations League fixtures begin in September.