James Penrice of Rangers is a new addition to Scotland’s senior national squad. He was selected for Nations League meetings with North Macedonia and Switzerland. Sébastien Pocognoli’s selection also brings back Scott McTominay and Ché Adams after their recent absences. Scotland enter the final international camp of the year with the federation saying two victories are likely needed to keep promotion play-off hopes alive.
Scotland have included Rangers defender James Penrice in their senior squad for the first time. Manager Sébastien Pocognoli selected him for the North Macedonia and Switzerland fixtures in the Nations League.[1], [2]
The squad, announced on 3 November, is Scotland’s final selection of the year. Penrice has played in midfield as well as defence for his club this season.[1]
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay returns after undergoing a successful procedure on his heart. Ché Adams, the Torino attacker, is also back, having missed the previous camp following injury. Captain Andy Robertson reached 100 Scotland appearances last month. The federation said appearances in both upcoming fixtures could take him beyond Kenny Dalglish’s total of 102 caps.[1]
Pocognoli earned his first Scotland victory against North Macedonia in last month’s reverse fixture, before a home defeat by Slovenia ended that camp. The Scottish FA says two wins are likely required to preserve a chance of a League B promotion play-off. Ryan Christie, the Bournemouth midfielder who scored his eleventh international goal against Slovenia, also has an opportunity to reach 75 caps during this camp.[1]
