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Scotland’s World Cup squad confirmed as Celtic and Hearts stars reunited after controversy

Scotland have named their remaining squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad. (Picture: Getty)

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has named his 26-man squad for the World Cup, with Celtic and Hearts gamers reunited following their Scottish Premiership final-day drama. Ross Stewart is the shock inclusion, following his 4 years in worldwide wilderness, and has been recalled following a robust season at Southampton.

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 43, is bidding to be the second-oldest participant to ever compete at a World Cup. He’s joined by membership captain Laurence Shankland, bidding to place their membership woes apart after they misplaced out on the title to Celtic in dramatic trend – an argument that is still ongoing.

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Stewart, 29, has not been within the squad since 2022, when he made his solely two appearances for the nation. However his 11 targets in 33 appearances within the Championship has earned a recall.

Tommy Conway sadly picked up an damage that dominated the Middlesbrough winger out of the summer season competitors. Lennon Miller can be absent.

Conway is succeeded by Rangers teenager Findlay Curtis, whereas Ben Gannon-Doak has just lately returned from his personal damage and is known as within the squad.

Miller featured for Udinese in Serie A this season however having missed out on the March friendlies, has discovered himself out of the 26-man group.

Craig Gordon is bidding to make historical past on the World Cup. (Picture: Getty)

One among Clarke’s worries can be behind the posts, with all three goalkeepers solely making 15 appearances between them this season.

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