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Scotland boss Gordon Strachan calls up uncapped quartet

Quartet receive first-time Scotland call-ups
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Scotland manager Gordon Strachan calls up uncapped foursome Gordon Greer, Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Jack and Tony Watt into his squad to face Croatia next month.

Gordon Greer, Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Jack and Tony Watt have been called up to the Scotland national team for the first time ahead of next month's clash against Croatia.

Manager Gordon Strachan has opted to add the uncapped foursome to his squad for the match in Zagreb, while Southampton defender Danny Fox has also been recalled.

Craig Conway, who helped guide Cardiff City to Premier League promotion and Championship glory, has also been named in the squad for next month's encounter.

Meanwhile, Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths will take his place in the group for the first time since making his debut in a friendly against Luxembourg last year.

Scotland squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Matt Gilks (Blackpool), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Besiktas)

Defenders: Gary Caldwell (Wigan Athletic), Danny Fox (Southampton), Gordon Greer (Brighton and Hove Albion), Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Hutton (Real Mallorca), Russell Martin (Norwich City), Lee Wallace (Rangers), Andy Webster (Heart of Midlothian), Steven Whittaker (Norwich City)

Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Dundee United), Liam Bridcutt (Brighton and Hove Albion), Scott Brown (Celtic), Chris Burke (Birmingham City), Craig Conway (Cardiff City), James Forrest (Celtic), Ryan Jack (Aberdeen), Gary Mackay-Steven (Dundee United), James McArthur (Wigan Athletic), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion), Steven Naismith (Everton), Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City)

Forwards: Leigh Griffiths (Hibernian), Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic), Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers), Tony Watt (Celtic)

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