Can Pocognoli afford to continue McBurnie's Scotland exile?
With Graeme Pocognoli taking interim charge of the Scotland national team following Steve Clarke's departure, questions are being raised about whether he can justify leaving out striker Oliver McBurnie. McBurnie has been out of favour for recent Scotland squads despite playing regular club football. The article weighs up McBurnie's credentials against other available options and considers the tactical and political implications of a recall ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukScotland's managerial change has reopened a selection debate that had appeared closed under Steve Clarke. McBurnie offers a physical, target-man profile that is increasingly rare in the current Scotland squad, and Pocognoli's early squad choices will set the tone for his interim tenure. Whether the new boss leans on experience or continues with the established hierarchy will say much about his approach and the team's direction in the next international window.
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