Scotland boss Steve Clarke selects uncapped teenagers in Nations League playoff squad for Greece double-header

Having finished in third place in Group A1, the Tartan Army have earned the chance to try to retain their spot at the top tier of the UEFA Nations League with a two-legged playoff against Greece.

Despite the priority being the World Cup qualifiers later in the year, there is a desire to earn another standout result on the international stage versus opponents who only missed out on edging out England for top spot in Group B2 by their head-to-head record.

Nevertheless, Clarke has taken the opportunity to hand international bows to Miller and Wilson after their development in the Scottish Premiership.

Although he is just 18 years of age, Miller has already racked up 67 appearances for Motherwell in midfield, contributing five goals and nine assists as well as captaining the team on occasions.

Meanwhile, Hearts forward Wilson, who is also 18 years of age, has six goals and two assists from his opening 27 outings for the Edinburgh-based outfit.

What are the other notable selections?

For the first time since sustaining an injury at Euro 2024, Kieran Tierney is back in the fold, the left-back having racked up one start and eight substitute outings for Arsenal since the middle of December.

Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson has also been recalled having recovered from a serious knee injury, making a total of 10 starts and seven substitute outings in all competitions during 2024-25.

Kevin Nisbet's three goals and two assists from his last four appearances for Aberdeen have also earned him a spot in the squad.

Scotland and Greece will be squaring off for the first time in 30 years, the last meeting taking place at Hampden Park in August 1995 when the two nations were bidding to qualify for Euro 96.

Scotland squad in full

Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly, Cieran Slicker

Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Max Johnston, Scott McKenna, Ryan Porteous, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney

Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Lennon Miller

Forwards: Che Adams, Tommy Conway, Kevin Nisbet, James Wilson

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Darren Plant