Hearts have 'best defender in Scotland' as Craig Halkett tipped to surprise Steve Clarke
The national coach has called up a 26-year-old labelled ‘probably the best defender in Scotland’ by former manager David Hopkin.
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'Good to see' - James Hunter buzzing as 'excellent news' emerges on Sunderland maestro
Sunderland journalist James Hunter has been left buzzing following the latest news involving Black Cats maestro Ross Stewart.
Craig Halkett, Zander Clark & Ross Stewart earn Scotland call-up with duo out
Steve Clarke has called up three players to replace an injured duo for the upcoming Scotland friendly double header.
Craig Halkett gets Scotland call
Craig Halkett and Ross Stewart have been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time for the upcoming friendly double header.
Left for nothing: McCoist made huge Rangers howler over "absolutely outstanding" tank - opinion
Rangers have enjoyed recent success after winning the Premiership title last season and securing their place in the last eight of the Europa League this week.
Aaron Hickey and Scotland: Why under-21s disquiet has been put to one side by Steve Clarke
Craig Brown used to react to a clamour to pick a certain player he might have been unconvinced about by appearing to take public opinion on board.
Several Hearts players close to international honours following Nathaniel Atkinson's Australia call-up
Taking the field against Japan or Saudi Arabia in forthcoming World Cup qualifiers will see Atkinson join Craig Gordon, Michael Smith, Stephen Kingsley, John Souttar, Ben Woodburn, Liam Boyce, Gary Mackay-Steven and Barrie McKay in holding full caps for their respective countries.
What Hearts and Hibs had to say about Scotland snubs for key players
Capital bosses Robbie Neilson and Shaun Maloney have expressed their disappointment that Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke chose not to reward their in-form defenders with a space in his squad for the upcoming friendlies.