🗣 Steve Clarke reveals reason behind Lennon Miller’s call-up I Full Scotland Press Conference

Scotland manager Steve Clarke discusses his squad choices, including the call-ups of Lennon Miller and James Wilson, as well as the return of key players like Kieran Tierney and Lewis Ferguson.

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🌟 Lennon Miller & James Wilson – A Glimpse into the Future
🗣 Clarke on Lennon Miller:
“He plays with maturity beyond his years. Captaining his club at such a young age is a big achievement. He’s a box-to-box midfielder with good delivery and energy. Now we’ll see if he can fit in with the squad. He’s got a big future, and it’s our job to help him develop.”

🗣 Clarke on James Wilson:
“He runs in behind and looks to score goals—a great trait. We brought him into camp last year for a short session, and he caught the eye. He’s playing regularly for Hearts, has pace and enthusiasm, and deserves this opportunity.”

✅ Both Lennon Miller and James Wilson will get the chance to measure themselves at the international level vs Greece.

🔙 Big Boost: Tierney & Ferguson Return vs Greece
🗣 “Always good to get your best players back. They’re both unlucky with injuries, but fingers crossed they stay fit and help us in the Nations League and World Cup qualification.”

📌 Scotland’s Two Key Objectives:
✔️ Stay in the Nations League top flight
✔️ Qualify for the 2026 World Cup

🆕 Balancing Youth & Experience in the Scotland Squad

💬 “When I first came in, the squad was quite inexperienced. Now, after six years, we need to look to the future. Some players will naturally phase out, so we must ensure there’s a pipeline of young talent coming through.”

🚀 Examples of Young Scotland Players Making an Impact:

Billy Gilmour
Ben Doak (misses this camp due to injury)
Aaron Hickey (came from nowhere but became a key player)

🔎 Scotland is always on the lookout for emerging talent.

🇬🇷 Scotland vs. Greece – A Tough Challenge

🗣 “Greece are a strong team. They defend well, don’t concede many goals, and have a habit of winning games. Their away performances are particularly impressive—any team that beats England at Wembley catches the eye.”

📊 Recent Greece Record:
✅ 10 wins in their last 12 matches
❌ Only losses? Against England & Germany

👀 Scotland will need to be at their best to overcome them over two legs.

🎯 Striker Dilemma – Why Kevin Nisbet Over Lawrence Shankland?
🗣 “Kevin has started scoring again, and sometimes when a striker finds form, it becomes a habit. That was the difference.”

⚽ Shankland still remains in contention for future call-ups.

⚽ Could George Hirst Still Be Added to the Squad?
📌 Clarke confirmed Hirst’s paperwork is still being processed, but the door remains open for him to be added before the squad meets up.

🧤 Goalkeeper Selection – Liam Kelly Returns
🗣 “Gunn is injured (hamstring). The backup goalkeeping options weren’t great because many aren’t playing regularly, but Liam Kelly recently played well for Rangers when Butland was injured, so he deserves his spot.”

🏆 Craig Gordon at 42? “If he keeps performing, he stays in the squad.”

🏆 Looking Ahead – A Massive Year for Scotland
🌍 “World Cup qualification is always a big year. The country wants to be there. But before that, we must focus on staying in the Nations League top tier.”

💙 Clarke is eager to get back on the pitch:
🗣 “It’ll be great to get the boots on again, be on the grass, and work face-to-face with the players.”

🔮 Thoughts?
🎙️ What do you make of Clarke’s selections? Do Lennon Miller and James Wilson deserve their chance? How do you rate Scotland’s chances against Greece?

💬 Drop your predictions and opinions below! 👇⚽

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