Arsenal star back in the fold as Scotland squad named for crucial Nations League clashes

Lanarkshire stars Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean have returned to Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for their UEFA Nations League triple-header later this month.

Arsenal star Tierney, from Muirhouse, and Cambuslang's Kenny McLean of Norwich City are in the 25-strong squad for the Hampden clashes against Ukraine and Ireland on September 21 and 24, and the trip to face Ukraine in Poland on the 27th.

Also taking their place are Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly, and Celtic duo Anthony Ralston and David Turnbull, from Coatbridge and Wishaw, respectively.

Scotland are currently second in Group B1, with six points from three games, and trail leaders Ukraine by a point.

They lead Republic of Ireland by two points, though the Irish have played one game more, as have bottom side Armenia.

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