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Liam Cooper

The Scotland team line up ahead of the match against Spain at Hampden.

Scotland ratings: Grown-up defender, premonition, head swivels like in Exorcist

Aaron Hickey, Ryan Porteous and Ryan Christie during a Scotland training session. Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group

Hearts and Hibs Scotland omissions highlight Steve Clarke's aversion to change

Norwich's Grant Hanley has emerged as an injury doubt for Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Grant Hanley injury worry for Scotland as Norwich admit 'concern' over defender

Steve Clarke relieved some of the pressure with the handsome victory in Yerevan.

Scotland debrief: Wedding issues, absurdity of axe, spare thought for one man

Scotland's players train at Oriam ahead of Saturday's Nations League clash with Ireland.

Scotland told to take advantage of Republic of Ireland's situation in Dublin

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JUNE 08: Stuart Armstrong of Scotland shoots as Eduard Spertsyan of Armenia tries to block during the UEFA Nations League League B Group 1 match between Scotland and Armenia at Hampden Park National Stadium on June 08, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland midfielder makes light of 'old man' status in Clarke's squad

Scott McKenna during Scotland training ahead of Wednesday's clash with Armenia.

How Nottingham Forest stole Clarke's Scotland motivational tactics

Scotland's Liam Cooper challenges Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko at Hampden on Wednesday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Why would we change it?' - Scotland defender defiant over Ukraine tactics

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke on the training pitch ahead of the World Cup play-off against Ukraine. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland team v Ukraine: Steve Clarke's obvious starting XI blueprint

Rangers' Ryan Kent in action during a UEFA Europa League match between Brondby and Rangers. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Why Rangers should be concerned with Leeds United's recent form

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Liam Cooper (centre) during Scotland National Team media access at Hampden Park, on November 14 in Glasgow.

Scotland players urged to put suspension threat to back of their minds

Liam Cooper has likened the current Scotland squad to a "brotherhood" (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Liam Cooper: Why 'it feels different now' for the Scotland and Leeds defender

Scotland manager Steve Clarke will be forced into five changes for the Moldova clash. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke names Scotland's starting line-up v Moldova

Scott McTominay has pulled out of the Scotland squad with a throat infection (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Cooper makes McTominay absence easier to swallow

Leeds United skipper Liam Cooper leads the charge at Scotland training yesterday with Nathan Patterson (left) and Che Adams (right) (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Leeds United skipper Liam Cooper on why he is being so loyal to Scotland

Liam Cooper (centre) with Nathan Patterson (left) and Che Adams (right) during Scotland National Team Training at the Oriam. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

VAR in Scotland: 'It takes getting used to,' says Cooper

Leeds United defender Liam Cooper (right) pictured during a Scotland training session at Rockliffe Park. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland player set to benefit from Gilmour's absence expresses sympathy

Scotland's John McGinn is left dejected at full time after the Euro 2020 defeat to Czech Republic at Hampden Park (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland clinging to Euro 2020 hopes as minor niggle becomes major issue

Scotland captain Andy Robertson takes the knee before the Nations League match against Israel last September. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

No-knee Scotland could have been biggest PR clanger since pre-Argentina parade

Scotland defender Liam Cooper: happy to play anywhere in defence (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland and Leeds United defender Liam Cooper on his 'mental' year

Declan Gallagher in action v Serbia in November when Scotland sealed their Euro 2020 place (Photo by Nikola Krstic / SNS Group)

Gallagher: McTominay’s “freed up” Scotland space won’t make it easier for me

Jack Hendry, right, congratulates Kevin Nisbet after the latter's goal for Scotland against the Netherlands on Wednesday night. Picture: Getty

The selection headaches facing Steve Clarke after Netherlands draw

Liam Cooper in action for Scotland during the Euro 2020 qualifier between Scotland and Russia at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Liam Cooper on Scotland's club mentality, Leeds, Bielsa and Clarke

Andy Considine, left, and Scott McKenna in action for Aberdeen.

McKenna hails Aberdeen pal and national 'rival' for making him player he is

Steve Clarke has a welcomed Scotland selection headache.

So many posers: How do Scotland line up in Serbia?

Scotland manager Steve Clarke points the way during the 1-0 win over Slovakia (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke: Why it is so vital to win Nations League group

Scotland's Andrew Considine at full-time after the Nations League win over Slovakia in Sunday (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

The unlikely cast of characters helping Scotland thrive in strange times

Scotland manager Steve Clarke points the way during the Euro 2020 play-off between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland boss Steve Clarke on why “the football gods owed me”

Lyndon Dykes celebrates scoring Scotland's first goal. Picture: Radek Petrasek/PA Wire

Scotland boss Steve Clarke takes the positives from Czech win

Scotland defender Liam Cooper slides in on Adam Karabec. Picture: Petr David/AP

Win against Czechs doesn’t hide the huge problems in Scotland’s defence

As captain of Leeds United, Liam Cooper lifts the Championship trophy. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Liam Cooper knows all about Leeds United’s Scottish heritage

Steve Clarke's Scotland are in Nations League action against Israel on Friday. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

Steve Clarke thrilled to have so many English Premier League Scots in his squad

The form of Steven Caulker, centre, for Alanyaspor has seen him linked with a move to Fenerbahce. Picture: Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock

Steven Caulker is ready to answer Scotland’s call

Kemar Roofe joined Rangers on Tuesday after a season with Anderlecht. Picture: Getty

The expert view on Rangers newboy Kemar Roofe

Scotland’s Liam Cooper vows to ‘wear heart on his sleeve’

Scotland great Gordon McQueen frets over Leeds man’s call-up

Gordon Strachan: I have few illusions over quality

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