Goalkeeper Craig Gordon and defender John Southart have been left out of Scotland’s final Euro 2024 squad.
Both have had injury problems from 2022 to present, which has reduced their performance in the last two years.
Head coach Steve Clarke had to cut his squad from 28 to 26 for the tournament after Friday’s home game with Finland.
Clarke lost Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson and Lewis Ferguson to injury before putting together his provisional squad.
Clarke confirms that both discussions with Gordon and Sautara were “difficult and emotional” and the decision was in line with their performances over the past two years.
Scotland Euro 2024 squad
Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn (Norwich City), Zander Clark (Hearts), Liam Kelly (unattached).
Defenders: Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad), Jack Hendry (Al Ettifaq), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Liam Cooper (Leeds United), Scott McKenna (FC Copenhagen), Grant Hanley (Norwich City), Greg Taylor (Celtic), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Ross McCrorie (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Callum McGregor (Celtic), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), Stuart Armstrong (unattached), Ryan Jack (Rangers).
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Tommy Conway (Bristol City), James Forrest (Celtic), Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts).
Aurora Blackville