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Ralston and Tierney in Scotland squad but no place for Taylor

Steve Clarke has announced his Scotland squad for next month’s international double-header which includes Celtic’s Anthony Ralston…

A delighted Anthony Ralston

Anthony Ralston who scored Celtic s 5th goal shares a laugh with team mate Alistair Johnston of Celtic at full-time. Final score Celtic 5 Kilmarnock 1. Celtic v Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 12 April 2025 IMAGO Photo: Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

Scotland are set to play Iceland at Hampden Park on 6 June, followed by an away fixture against Liechtenstein on 9 June. Celtic’s sole inclusion is right-back Ralston, who will be aiming to build on his current impressive tally of 20 international caps.

Kieran Tierney has earned a call-up from Clarke

While his move to Celtic has not been confirmed, Kieran Tierney has earned a call-up from Clarke after receiving a heartfelt farewell from Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday against Newcastle United.

Kieran Tierney of Arsenal

Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on April 12, 2025 (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Tierney is aiming to reach his 50th appearance for Scotland in the upcoming internationals, ahead of finalising his return to the club where his career began.

Greg Taylor

Greg Taylor of Celtic arrives at Celtic Park. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, 10 May 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

Greg Taylor has been left out of Clarke’s 26-man squad

Greg Taylor has been left out of Clarke’s 26-man squad, with the left-back spot going instead to Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, and Josh Doig of Sassuolo – the latter returning to Serie A after helping his side secure promotion following last season’s relegation.

Lennon Miller, who is a rumoured Celtic summer transfer target, has been included in Clarke’s squad, though he is expected to move on from Motherwell this summer.

Lennon Miller

Lennon Miller in action against Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou for The Celtic Star

Former Hoops midfielders Ryan Christie and Ben Doak are missing due to long-term injuries.

Here is Scotland’s full squad to face Iceland and Liechtenstein next month:

Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn (Norwich), Robby McCrorie (Kilmarnock), Cieran Slicker (Ipswich).

Defenders: Josh Doig (Sassuolo), Grant Hanley (Birmingham), Jack Hendry (Al Etiffaq), Max Johnston (Sturm Graz), Scott McKenna (Las Palmas), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (theRangers), Kieran Tierney (Arsenal).

Midfielders: Connor Barron (theRangers), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), Andy Irving (West Ham), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Scott McTominay (Napoli), Lennon Miller (Motherwell).

Forwards: Che Adams (Torino), Kieron Bowie (Hibernian), Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough), George Hirst (Ipswich), James Wilson (Hearts).

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This is Steve Clarke’s June squad for our upcoming friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein.

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