Time for Pocognoli to pick – who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?

Time for Pocognoli to pick – who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?. Time for Pocognoli to pick – who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?

What happened

Sebastien Pocognoli will name his first Scotland squad on Tuesday, but what can we expect? Will the new head coach use this clean slate as time to call upon new names? BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at the potential candidates. . . Figure caption, Bain 'ticks every box' for Scotland start – Falkirk boss McGlynnFour-times capped Falkirk goalkeeper Bain, 34, and Bradford City keeper Jon McCracken, 26, were in squads named by Pocognoli's predecessor Clarke. Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Oli McBurnie could win his 17th Scotland capByAmy Canavan & Andy CampbellBBC Sport ScotlandPublished15 September 2026, 11:03 BSTUpdated 6 minutes agoOli McBurnie has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years, with new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli saying the Hull City forward fits his "style of play".

Since Pocognoli was announced as Clarke's successor – the former Kilmarnock manager having resigned after the Scots failed to qualify for the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time – the expectation was that the Belgian would look to freshen up an ageing squad. Pocognoli will take charge of Scotland for the first time on Saturday, 26 September in the Scots' Nations League B opener against Slovenia and his debut in the Hampden dugout will be three days later against Switzerland.

Skip to content Scotland: Robbie Ure, Luis Binks and Colby Donovan among five newcomers included in Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad Sebastien Pocognoli has handed first full call-ups to five new players; Scotland play Slovenia away on September 26 in their first match under the new head coach, followed by three more Nations League games against Switzerland at home, North Macedonia away and Slovenia at Hampden Alison Conroy Football Journalist @AlisonGConroy Tuesday 15 September 2026 12:00, UK Image: New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli Sevilla striker Robbie Ure and Brondby's Luis Binks are among five players handed their maiden full Scotland call-ups in new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad.

"Binks, 25, has previously played age grade football for England and Scotland and Pocognoli said in reference to the Brondby player: "The timing was right with him.

The wider picture

Of the 28 named in this squad, 14 were part of this summer's World Cup. "Figure caption, Behind the scenes as Pocognoli is introduced as Scotland bossRelated topicsScotland SportScottish FootballFootballScotland Men's Football Team New Scotland head coach Pocognoli vows to make fans smileGot Sky? The Stoke City defender, who has been capped three times at under-21 level, has played every minute as The Potters picked up three wins and a draw in their last four Championship games.

Scotland squad in full:Goalkeepers: Scott Bain, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly, Jon McCrackenDefenders: Luis Binks, Josh Doig, Colby Donovan, Luke Graham, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Stephen WelshMidfielders: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Josh McPake, Lennon MillerForwards: Kieron Bowie, Findlay Curtis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Oli McBurnie, Robbie Ure, James WilsonMcFadden: Ure has been brave Image: Robbie Ure has played for Scotland at youth level Former Scotland striker James McFadden on Sky Sports News:"Robbie Ure is one that has been on the radar for his form in Sweden in particular, towards the run-up to the World Cup, but missed out on the squad.

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What has been reported

He has never scored for Scotland but did net one of the penalties in the shootout that sealed a place at the delayed Euro 2020 finals. "It's a new opportunity for some players, a really new beginning for the other ones," said Pocognoli. There are a lot of names who can be also in that squad for that camp. Players who are not there is because for the style of play, it can be from injury or playing time.

Graham was part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May after a breakthrough campaign with Dundee, winning the Scottish Premiership club's players' player and young player of the year awards. And Pocognoli commented: "I will not talk about my number one and number two today. "Pocognoli's compatriot, Heart of Midlothian head coach Wouter Vrancken, was "confident" there would be a few players from the Tynecastle club included and winger McPake, 25, and 19-year-old attacking club-mate James Wilson, who has two caps, are recognised for their early-season performances.

Published14 hours agoStoke best place for me to take step up – GrahamPublished30 JulyIs Sevilla's 'all-round striker' Ure ready to lead Scotland's attack?

What happens next

Napoli's Billy Gilmour returns after a knee injury forced him to withdraw from former boss Steve Clarke's final squad. Luke Graham is included after being part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May, following a breakthrough season with Dundee. A total of 12 players who went to the World Cup are missing from the Belgian's first squad. The 25-year-old has previously represented Scotland at U18 level before playing for England youth. "It's an area that we've struggled with for a number of years and for Scotland to bring competition.

Image: Hull City's Oli McBurnie (L) won his last Scotland cap in 2021 "I know how passionate he is about playing for Scotland. "Got back to the Premier League and Oli is definitely worth coming in and having a look at to see if he can go and make that number nine spot his own.

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