Summary
Craig Gordon, a 42-year-old goalkeeper, has rejoined the Scotland squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Greece and Belarus. He returns after recovering from a neck injury, having not played since May. Scotland will host both matches at Hampden Park and currently has four points in the qualifiers.
Key Facts
- Craig Gordon is back in the Scotland squad for World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus.
- Gordon has not played since May due to a neck injury.
- He replaces Zander Clark and competes with other goalkeepers Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly.
- Scotland has four points from a draw with Denmark and a win over Belarus.
- The matches will occur at Hampden Park, with Greece visiting on October 9 and Belarus on October 12.
- Greece previously defeated Scotland at Hampden in March during a Nations League play-off.
- Head coach Steve Clarke has named a smaller squad for these matches.
- Lawrence Shankland and Tommy Conway are not included in the squad despite recent performances.
