A brand new goalkeeper will make his Scotland debut within the Euro 2024 qualifiers at Hampden Park and Motherwell’s Liam Kelly hopes he’s the one given an opportunity.
With No 1 goalkeeper Craig Gordon out on account of a double leg break, head coach Steve Clarke has additionally named uncapped duo Angus Gunn of Norwich and Hearts’ Zander Clark within the squad.
Whereas Kelly and Clark have been referred to as up beforehand, it’s Gunn’s first inclusion after switching allegiance from England.
Gordon, who has 74 Scotland caps, is focusing on a return to motion subsequent season and Kelly admits whoever is given their likelihood might want to impress to maintain the jersey.
“It is undoubtedly a giant alternative for somebody as for the final 20 years it is all the time been the identical three who’ve been at this unbelievable, outrageous degree,” he informed Sky Sports activities Information of the Hearts stopper, David Marshall and Allan McGregor.
“Now it is a chance for another person to point out that they are succesful and we do not know if anyone is able to enjoying on the degree but.
“If you go away it is all the time the identical, attempt to prepare at your best possible and the supervisor will choose the goalkeeper he needs for the sport.”
Kelly, who has made 35 appearances for Motherwell this season, insists there can be no dangerous feeling if he’s missed for the video games in opposition to Cyprus and Spain.
“I am positive all three of us which might be within the squad will really feel able to go however, if not, you help the goalie that is enjoying as a result of in the end Scotland profitable is crucial factor,” stated the 27-year-old.
“Angus is enjoying each week for Norwich within the Championship so he is clearly a very good goalkeeper. I am wanting ahead to working with him.
“He’ll clearly suppose he’ll be adequate to be enjoying, Zander will suppose the identical and I feel the identical.
“The supervisor’s all the time been fairly honest by way of the gamers who’ve been coaching effectively, he is all the time performed them.
“It will be fascinating as a result of it will likely be somebody new, it will likely be somebody contemporary and somebody that not one of the followers have seen earlier than.
“Finally crucial factor is Scotland doing rather well and, no matter goalie it’s, hopefully they’ll play effectively and get the best outcome for Scotland.”
Scotland squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Zander Clark (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Norwich Metropolis), Liam Kelly (Motherwell).
Defenders: Liam Cooper (Leeds United), Grant Hanley (Norwich Metropolis), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Kieran Tierney (Arsenal), Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers)*, Anthony Ralston (Celtic)*.
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Brighton), Ryan Jack (Rangers), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Kenny McLean (Norwich Metropolis), Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Jacob Brown (Stoke Metropolis), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers).
*Added to preliminary squad
Scotland’s Euro 2024 qualifiers:
March 25: Scotland vs Cyprus, kick-off 2pm
March 28: Scotland vs Spain, kick-off 7.45pm
June 17: Norway vs Scotland, kick-off 5pm
June 20: Scotland vs Georgia, kick-off 7.45pm
September 8: Cyprus vs Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm
October 12: Spain vs Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm
November 16: Georgia vs Scotland, kick-off 5pm
November 19: Scotland vs Norway, kick-off 7.45pm