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Who will Pocognoli include in first Scotland squad?

Newly appointed Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli will announce his inaugural roster this Tuesday as his side prepares for four Nations League fixtures across a fortnight. The 39-year-old Belgian manager takes over from Steve Clarke, who took a 26-man group to the World Cup in the United States, and uncapped forward Robbie Ure is expected to earn a maiden selection.

Pocognoli has promised to bring joy to the fanbase, though injury troubles and selection puzzles loom large across the pitch.

Goalkeeping represents an especially urgent challenge following Craig Gordon's retirement and Liam Kelly's absence from game action at Rangers. Angus Gunn, who started all three matches at the World Cup despite managing only 45 club minutes prior to leaving Nottingham Forest, has now shipped 21 goals across 10 matches for Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes.

Alternative candidates include Falkirk's Scott Bain, who has featured in all five Premiership outings after missing the tournament roster despite logging more club minutes than Gunn, Gordon, and Kelly together. Uncapped options are also emerging: Hearts loanee Liam McFarlane has posted four shutouts and yielded a single goal over five Championship fixtures with Partick Thistle, while Bradford City's Jon McCracken has registered six clean sheets in nine English League One appearances since departing Dundee.