Scotland call up Montgomery as Tierney and McLean withdraw from squad
The Scottish Football Association has issued a squad update ahead of the upcoming international window. Defender Kieran Tierney and midfielder Kenny McLean have pulled out of Steve Clarke's selection, prompting a call-up for Montgomery as a replacement. The reshuffle comes as Scotland prepare for their next set of fixtures, with Clarke forced to adjust his defensive and midfield options. The exact nature of the withdrawals—whether injury-related or precautionary—will be key for Scotland's preparation.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukLosing Tierney remains a significant blow for Scotland given his importance at left-back, while McLean's absence thins a midfield that lacks depth at the international level. Montgomery's late call-up offers Clarke a chance to assess squad depth in a live window, but replacing two starters with one new face underlines the tight margins Scotland operate within between major tournaments. How the reshaped side adapts will reveal whether Clarke has the tactical flexibility to absorb late setbacks or whether the absences expose structural weaknesses.
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