Scotland squad confirmed as Aaron Hickey decision made and Motherwell star returns

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has selected his squad for a friendly against Poland and either of Austria or Wales.

Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly is back in contention alongside Fir Park captain Stephen O'Donnell.

Bologna's Aaron Hickey is called upon for the first time while Lanarkshire representation comes from O'Donnell, Lewis Ferguson, Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney.

This squad was supposed to be the selection of players who would contest the World Cup play-offs, aiming to reach the tournament since 1998.

But a semi-final with Ukraine will have to wait until June as Russia's invasion of the match has postponed the match.

To help the Ukrainian people, a replacement friendly with Poland has been arranged for March 24th, with a £10 donation from each ticket sold supporting UNICEF’s humanitarian response in Ukraine.

With the other play-off semi-final between Wales v Austria going ahead this month, a friendly match away from home to the losing side will take place five days later.

There's nothing at stake in this squad, but it's an extra chance for players to prove their worth for June's pivotal play-off.

Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly, David Marshall

Defenders: Jack Hendry, Grant Hanley, Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna, Stephen O'Donnell, Nathan Patterson, Andy Robertson, Greg Taylor Kieran Tierney

Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, Ryan Jack, John McGinn, Callum McGregor, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay

Attackers: Che Adams, Jacob Brown, Lyndon Dykes, Ryan Christie.

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