David Marshall retires from Scotland duty as Hibs keeper given emotional send-off

Scotland have revealed keeper David Marshall has retired from international duty – just two weeks after getting called up to the squad.

The 37-year-old is a modern day Tartan Army hero having saved the penalty that sent us to Euro 2020 – our first major tournament in more than 20 years.

The new Hibs keeper was named in Steve Clarke 's squad for this month's internationals and was on the bench in the defeat to Ukraine at Hampden.

But 24 hours before the Nations League clash with Armenia, the national team have confirmed Marshall has played his last game for Scotland.

Craig Gordon, Zander Clark and Liam Kelly are also in the squad so they will be the available keepers for the remaining games with Armenia and Ireland.

A Scotland statement reads: "National hero. Forever.

"David Marshall, the man who gave us an unforgettable moment in Belgrade as his penalty save took us to EURO 2020, has announced his retirement from international football.

"Thanks for everything, Marsh."

Marshall, who managed 46 caps, will now focus on his club career at Hibs after signing up under Lee Johnson in the summer.

He said: “I have thought long and hard about it since the disappointment of losing to Ukraine.

“I love playing for my country and the experience of helping the team to a major tournament has been the highlight of my career.

“I have memories of playing for Scotland that will last a lifetime but I also know what it is like as a young goalkeeper to have the opportunity.

“That was the overriding factor in my decision: Liam and Zander have been involved in recent squads for a while now and it is important that they can benefit from the experience of supporting Craig as No.1.

“The more I thought about it since the weekend, the more I