Stuart Armstrong replaces injured Oli McBurnie in Scotland squad

Stuart Armstrong has been called into the Scotland squad for the upcoming 2020 European Championship qualifiers against Russia and San Marino.

Published 7th Oct 2019

The Southampton midfielder replaces Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie, who has withdrawn with an unspecified injury.

Steve Clarke's side face second-placed Russia in Moscow on Thursday night before hosting minnows San Marino on Sunday.

Motherwell defender Declan Gallagher was called up on Sunday for the first time following the withdrawal of Ryan Jack and Grant Hanley.

The Scots sit second bottom of Group I with six points from six games, leaving automatic qualification prospects bleak.

However, they have a possible second route to the finals through the Nations League play-offs next March.