Scotland national team head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will announce his first squad on Tuesday, with Stoke City defender Luke Graham and Sevilla forward Robbie Ure set to receive their first full call-ups. Graham, 22, has emerged as a key player for Stoke in the Championship after a standout season with Dundee, where he won both the club's players' player and young player of the year awards. He was part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May and was an unused substitute during the team's 2-0 friendly win over Curacao, which marked the final game for former head coach Steve Clarke.
Graham, who has earned three caps at under-21 level, has started strongly for Stoke, featuring in every game as the club remains unbeaten in their last four matches. Meanwhile, Robbie Ure, also 22, has made a name for himself after scoring 20 goals and recording three assists in 20 games for Swedish side Sirius, which earned him a £5.5 million summer transfer to La Liga with Sevilla. Although he has yet to score for his new club, Ure's versatility and talent have drawn interest from multiple European teams. His eligibility for Ukraine adds an interesting dimension, but Pocognoli appears eager to include him in the squad, as he is expected to be named in the Belgian's list when it is officially announced at 11:00 BST.
Pocognoli's appointment comes after Scotland failed to qualify for the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time under Steve Clarke, prompting a desire to refresh the squad with younger, dynamic players. His compatriot, Heart of Midlothian head coach Wouter Vrancken, believes several players from his club will be included in the new squad. Hearts' front three—comprising striker James Wilson and wingers Calvin Miller and Josh McPake—has been performing strongly this season, drawing praise from former Scotland captain Scott Brown, who has high hopes for the trio's development.
Pocognoli will make his debut as Scotland's head coach on Saturday, 26 September, in the Nations League B opener against Slovenia. His first match at Hampden Park will follow three days later, when Scotland faces Switzerland. The new era under Pocognoli aims to bring renewed energy and direction to the national team, with an emphasis on youth and performance across the league.
Pocognoli Announces First Scotland Squad with New Call-Ups
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