Sebastien Pocognoli has announced his first Scotland squad since taking the reins from Steve Clarke.
The Belgian’s selection features a recall of Hull City striker Oli McBurnie, who returns to the international fold after a five-year absence.
Seven uncapped players have been included in the squad, with Sevilla forward Robbie Ure and Stoke City defender Luke Graham among the most eye-catching additions.
Luis Binks, Colby Donovan, goalkeeper Jon McCracken, Josh McPake and Stephen Welsh complete the list of newcomers.
The squad is notably missing Torino’s Che Adams, who is reportedly injured, while Napoli’s Scott McTominay is unavailable after minor heart surgery.
McBurnie, now 30, made his Scotland debut back in 2018 and wracked up 16 caps before his last appearance in 2021.
His recall to the international setup comes after a prolonged spell in the wilderness, with Pocognoli evidently keen to bolster his attacking options in the absence of Adams.
McBurnie’s inclusion alongside Bowie, Ure and Wilson in the forward ranks reflects the new head coach’s need for striking depth.
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Graham earned a place in Scotland’s pre-World Cup training camp in May following an outstanding season at Dundee, where he claimed both the players’ player and young player of the year awards.
The 22-year-old, who holds three under-21 caps, has since moved to Stoke and started every match during their current four-game unbeaten run in the Championship.
Binks has represented both England and Scotland at youth level, while Donovan has impressed at Celtic, deputising for the injured Alistair Johnston.
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken, a fellow Belgian, had expressed confidence that several of his Tynecastle players would feature in the selection.
Falkirk’s Scott Bain, who has four caps, and Bradford’s McCracken both featured in squads under Clarke’s tenure and have been brought back into the fold.
Sassuolo forward Kieron Bowie, left-back Josh Doig and Udinese midfielder Lennon Miller are among the other players recalled after spells outside the setup.
Fifteen of the 28 players selected were part of Scotland’s World Cup squad this summer.
Scotland play their first game under Pocognoli on September 26 against Slovenia.
The Goalkeepers in the squad are: Scott Bain, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly, John McCracken.
Defenders: Luis Binks, Josh Doig, Coleby Donovan, Luke Graham, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Kieran Robertson, Stephen Welsh.
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Josh McPake, Lennon Miller.
Forwards: Kieron Bowie, Findlay Curtis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Oli McBurnie, Robbie Ure, James Wilson.
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