Scotland: Luke Graham & Robbie Ure in Pocognoli's first squad
Scotland's new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is set to announce his first squad, featuring call-ups for Stoke City defender Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure. The move is part of a broader effort to refresh the national team following a disappointing period in major tournaments.
Why it matters
This marks a significant transition for the Scottish national football team as they attempt to rebuild and integrate younger talent into the squad.
Image source, SNS & Getty Images Image caption, Luke Graham joined Stoke City and Robbie Ure moved to Sevilla this summer
Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.
Graham was part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May after a breakthrough campaign with Dundee, winning the Scottish Premiership club's players' player and young player of the year awards.
The 22-year-old was an unused substitute in the country's send-off friendly win against Curacao, which was also Steve Clarke's last game in the dugout at Hampden Park.
The defender, who has three caps at under-21 level, has started strongly for The Potters in the Championship, who are unbeaten in their last four games, with Graham an ever-present.
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