Kilmarnock winger Findlay Curtis has received a surprise call-up to Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad for two friendly matches later this month.
The teenager, currently on loan at Kilmarnock from Rangers, will get his first chance to impress.
Curtis’s Rise and Opportunity
Findlay Curtis, 19, joined Kilmarnock on loan from Rangers in January after playing 26 times in the first half of the campaign.
With Ben Gannon-Doak just back from injury and Scotland lacking depth in wide attacking areas, Curtis has been given his first chance to impress as Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at the World Cup finals in June.
Scotland’s Upcoming Matches
Scotland are set to host Japan at Hampden on Saturday 28 March. They will then take on Ivory Coast at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday 31 March.
Squad Updates and Returns
Dominic Hyam and Tommy Conway have also been re-called to join an otherwise settled squad.
Nathan Patterson is also included, having played no part in Scotland’s successful World Cup qualifying campaign in the Autumn due to injury.
Billy Gilmour also returns after missing the last camp through injury. Scott McTominay and John McGinn are both in after recently returning to action.
Players Missing Out
Ben Gannon-Doak has been left out as he aims to return to full fitness. He recently made his return to the Bournemouth squad.
Lawrence Shankland also misses out as he nears a return for his club, and Aaron Hickey is sidelined too.
Scotland Squad in Full
Goalkeepers: Scott Bain (Falkirk), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers).
Defenders: Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Dominic Hyam (Wrexham), Jack Hendry (Al-Etiffaq), Ross McCrorie (Bristol City), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic).
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), Andy Irving (Sparta Prague), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Napoli), Lennon Miller (Udinese).
Forwards: Che Adams (Torino), Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough), Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton), George Hirst (Ipswich).
With the friendly matches approaching, Curtis will be looking to make the most of his opportunity to impress.