Hibs defender Ryan Porteous called up by Scotland

Scotland have called up Hibs centre-back Ryan Porteous for the Euro 2020 qualifying double header against Cyprus and Kazakhstan.
Hibs defender Ryan Porteous has been promoted from the Scotland U21 squad. Picture: SNSHibs defender Ryan Porteous has been promoted from the Scotland U21 squad. Picture: SNS
Hibs defender Ryan Porteous has been promoted from the Scotland U21 squad. Picture: SNS

The uncapped defender has been promoted from the national under-21 squad.

Porteous, 20, has been in fine form for Hibs this season where he has established himself as first pick in the centre of the Easter Road club's defence.

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Scotland, who face Cyprus away on Saturday then Kazakhstan at home three days later, have been hit by a raft of call-offs.

Captain Andy Robertson pulled out along with Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser and Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. Leeds skipper Liam Cooper withdrew from the squad on Monday with a slight tear in his groin.

Celtic winger Lewis Morgan and Graeme Shinnie of Derby were called up on Tuesday morning and Porteous was brought in later in the day.