Nathan Patterson

Rangers manager Michael Beale.

Why Rangers' transfers will have element of risk

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

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

Rangers manager Michael Beale believes there should be greater pride in the quality of player produced in the counry following a number of recent successful exports. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers eyeing Scottish players despite 'spite in the water'

Everton's Nathan Patterson receives treatment during the 4-1 defeat to Brighton. Picture date: Tuesday January 3, 2023.

Nathan Patterson in 'freak' injury blow as Everton confirm return timeline

Nathan Patterson in action for Everton during the Sydney Super Cup match against Celtic at the Accor Stadium in Sydney. (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

'Rangers links' to the fore as Everton youngster grasps Celtic penalty chance

Rangers accounts for the year to June 2022 show a profit of £5.9m. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers accounts: Record turnover, back in profit, Gerrard compo, Mike Ashley

Eerton right-back Nathan Patterson was injured in Scotland's 3-0 win over Ukraine last week. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Nathan Patterson injury update as Everton reveal timeline for return

Kieran Tierney in action for Scotland during the 3-0 win over Ukraine. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Kieran Tierney on Scotland role, Arsenal game time, and sympathy for Patterson

David Turnbull is set to pull out of the Scotland squad due to an ankle knock. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic ace out of the Scotland squad as Hearts & Hibs duo candidates for call-up

Scotland's Nathan Patterson lies stricken on the turf after injuring his knee in the 3-0 win over Ukraine (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Clarke 'justice' call before Rep of Ireland re-match; Nathan Patterson update

Scotland's Nathan Patterson leaves the field on a stretcher during the Nations League match against Ukraine at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Nathan Patterson stretchered off at Hampden in major blow for Scotland

Steve Clarke's Scotland XI intrigues for Wednesday's Ukraine game. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland XI v Ukraine: Defensive conundrum but obvious line-up?

Nathan Patterson (R) and Greg Taylor (L) train in Edinburgh before the Nations League clash with Ukraine at Hampden (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ukraine yellow peril back at Hampden but world has moved on

Nathan Patterson in action for Everton during the recent Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Nathan Patterson has 'proved me right' at Everton says Steve Clarke as Scotland ...

Nathan Patterson of Everton. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Patterson: No regrets over Everton transfer

Nathan Patterson could be set for a loan move. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

£12m ex-Rangers star set to be available for loan from Premier League club

Calvin Ramsay's £4.5m move from Aberdeen to Liverpool is pointing to an exciting time for a particular group of young Scottish players. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Could we seeing golden age of Scottish full-backs?

Armenia's Varazdat Haroyan, left, argues with Scotland's Scott McTominay during the match in Yerevan.

McGinn: We had to look after ourselves in Armenia

Anthony Ralston (R) celebrates making it 1-0 during a UEFA Nations League match between Scotland and Armenia with Jack Hendry. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland's 'birth of a backline' against Armenia

Anthony Ralston scored his first goal for Scotland against Armenia.

How Ralston delivered strong message to Scotland and Celtic

Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke has to select one of his most important starting XIs this week (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland v Armenia: Steve Clarke's confirmed team line-up

Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke has to select one of his most important starting XIs this week (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland v Armenia: Is this Steve Clarke's team line-up?

Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson during a training session at Oriam in Edinburgh in preparation for Wednesday's UEFA Nations League match against Armenia at Hampden. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Patterson reveals Lampard assurances over Everton future

A dejected Aaron Hickey during Scotland's 3-1 defeat to Ukraine in the World Cup play-off semi-final.

How a trying evening unfolded for Scotland's latest starter Hickey

Scotland face Ukraine at Hampden on Wednesday.

Scotland v Ukraine: What our writers think will happen at Hampden

John McGinn keeps his eye on the ball during a Scotland training session ahead of the World Cup play-off against Ukraine.

Scotland fans given strong message as Clarke opens up on Robertson chat

Nathan Patterson, pictured during a Scotland training session on Tuesday, is out of the World Cup play-off against Ukraine. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Patterson out of Scotland v Ukraine as Clarke responds to Souness comments

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

Nathan Patterson (left) in training with Scotland at Oriam in Edinburgh on Sunday ahead of the World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine at Hampden on Wednesday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Patterson winning fitness race in major boost for Scotland

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack has an ankle injury and is likely to be absent for all of Scotland's June fixtures.

Scotland rocked by Jack injury blow as Patterson injury update given

Celtic's Anthony Ralston has been tipped to fill in for Nathan Patterson at right wing-back for Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Celtic star tipped to replace £12m ex-Rangers man for Scotland

Calvin Bassey has been a revelation for Rangers this season. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Calvin Bassey: Rangers star's 'record' price tag, 'going rate' and Kieran Tierne...

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named a 28-man squad for the World Cup play-offs and Nations League fixtures in June. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Clarke happy with Scots squad despite Tierney blow

Rangers ace Rory Wilson makes it 2-0 in the Scottish Youth Cup final against Hearts with a fierce volley. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers star wins Youth Cup with stunning strike despite Hearts revival

Calvin Ramsay has been nominated for the SFWA Young Player of the Year award. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

SFWA Young Player of the Year nominees revealed

Kieran Tierney, left, and Nathan Patterson, right, are both being treated for injuries and are doubts for Scotland's next matches.

Scotland hit by major double blow ahead of potential key June fixtures

Scotland's Che Adams has a shot on goal against Poland in a friendly that finished 1-1 and raised funds for UNICEF's humanitarian appeal in Ukraine. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Adams: Scotland 'can put on a show against anyone'

Nathan Patterson out-paces Grzegorz Krychowiak during the friendly at Hampden. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Clarke: 'This group can go for another four tournaments'

Scotland's Kieran Tierney celebrates making it 1-0 over Poland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland impress in Poland draw as Patterson makes mockery of Everton game-time

Scotland line up for the national anthems prior to the match against Poland at Hampden. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How the Scotland players rated in 1-1 draw with Poland

Nathan Patterson was full of attacking intent for Scotland in their friendly against Poland at Hampden on Thursday night. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Patterson shines for Scotland in Poland friendly

Scotland manager Steve Clarke takes training yesterday ahead of tonight's friendly against Poland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland boss Steve Clarke opens up on 'unusual' Nathan Patterson phone call

Peter Houston wants Scotland Under-21 players to follow the likes of Billy Gilmour. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Peter Houston on the Billy Gilmour Scotland Under-21 blueprint

A fan ties himself to the net in protest during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on March 17, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Everton v Newcastle delayed as fan tied to goalposts

Ryan Fraser is not in the Scotland squad.

Scotland Under-21 reluctance will not count against Hickey for senior squad

Scotland player Billy Gilmour in action during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden on November 15, 2021. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Scotland squad: Who will be included for friendly matches?

Everton's Nathan Patterson holds off Boreham Wood's Jacob Mendy during the English FA Cup 5th round tie between Everton and Boreham Wood at Goodison Park. Photo by Jon Super/AP/Shutterstock (12832490b)

Nathan Patterson's Everton debut cut short as Lampard explains half-time change

Nathan Patterson. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

First Everton start for Patterson after £12m move from Rangers

Nathan Patterson has celebrated wins on his last two Hampden appearances - with Scotland looking for another against Ukraine next month. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland defender Patterson in 'chance' pledge from Everton boss Lampard

Polish under-21 international Mateusz Zukowski (left) has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Rangers. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Zukowski signs on at Rangers until 2025

Mateusz Zukowski, left, in action for Poland's under-21 side in a European Championship qualifier against Germany last October. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Scouting report: What Rangers can expect from Mateusz Zukowski

Everton interim manager Duncan Ferguson shakes hands with Aston Villa's head coach Steven Gerrard the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Aston Villa at the Goodison Park stadium, in Liverpool, England, Saturday Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Was that Ferguson's last Everton chance? Gerrard looks real deal at Aston Villa

John Souttar in action for Hearts against his future employers Rangers during the Premiership meeting between the clubs at Tynecastle last month. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Van Bronckhorst addresses Souttar situation and outlines Rangers' January budget

Calvin Ramsay of Aberdeen has been tipped as a replacement for Nathan Patterson at Rangers. (Photo by Scott Baxter/Getty Images)

Rangers: Ramsay tipped as Patterson replacement

Nathan Patterson burst onto the scene at Rangers and is evidence of the talent pathway inn progress says Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Rangers: King backed to make Patterson step by first-team boss

Rangers are leading the chase for Hearts defender John Souttar.

Rangers 'want Souttar now' if Hearts defender signs Ibrox pre-contract

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