Scotland blow as key individuals including Liverpool's Andy Robertson pull out of Euro 2020 qualifying double header

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has been dealt a blow with four players pulling out of the Euro 2020 qualifying double-header against Cyprus and Kazakhstan.
Andy Robertson has pulled out of the Scotland squad. Picture: SNSAndy Robertson has pulled out of the Scotland squad. Picture: SNS
Andy Robertson has pulled out of the Scotland squad. Picture: SNS

Premier League trio Scott McTominay, Andy Robertson and Ryan Fraser are among the call-offs, joining Leeds United centre-back Liam Cooper.

Scotland are already without Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney.

In turn, Clarke has called up Celtic attacker Lewis Morgan and Derby County midfielder Graeme Shinnie.

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Scotland sit fourth in Group I behind Cyprus who they play on Saturday before welcoming Kazakhstan to Hampden Park on Tuesday.

Clarke's men are not able to qualify for the tournament via the group after a largely disastrous campaign.

However, the Scotland boss will be hoping to build momentum and confidence going into the Uefa Nations League play-offs in March which present the country with an opportunity to reach their first finals since 1998.