Scotland boss George Burley has recalled David Weir and Kevin Kyle for the nation's must-win World Cup qualifiers against FYR Macedonia and Holland.
Burley has been forced to make a U-turn over Rangers captain Weir, who was axed in controversial fashion for Scotland's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Norway earlier this month.
However, as a result of injuries and suspensions the Scotland manager has recalled the 39-year-old defender.
Striker Kyle, 28, has not featured for his country for more than five years but has also been handed a recall after impressing since joining Kilmarnock in January.
The forward has scored ten goals in his last 14 appearances, nine of which have come in his last six games.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon also returns after recovering from a lengthy injury lay-off.
Ross McCormack, Barry Robson and Chris Iwelumo are all ruled out with injuries.
The Scots face Macedonia on September 5th and then Holland four days later, both matches will be played at Hampden Park.
Anything less than three points against the Macedonians will result in Scotland being unable to qualify for next summer's World Cup finals.
Scotland squad to face Macedonia and Holland:
Gordon (Sunderland), N Alexander (Rangers), Marshall (Cardiff); Barr (Falkirk), McManus (Celtic), Berra (Wolves), G Caldwell (Celtic), S Caldwell (Burnley), Davidson (Preston), Hutton (Tottenham), McAllister (Bristol City), Whittaker (Rangers), Weir (Rangers); G Alexander (Burnley), Brown (Celtic), Commons (Derby), D Fletcher (Manchester United), Hartley (Bristol City), McFadden (Birmingham), Maloney (Celtic); Clarkson (Bristol City), S Fletcher (Burnley), Kyle (Kilmarnock), Miller (Rangers), Naismith (Rangers).
Burley has been forced to make a U-turn over Rangers captain Weir, who was axed in controversial fashion for Scotland's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Norway earlier this month.
However, as a result of injuries and suspensions the Scotland manager has recalled the 39-year-old defender.
Striker Kyle, 28, has not featured for his country for more than five years but has also been handed a recall after impressing since joining Kilmarnock in January.
The forward has scored ten goals in his last 14 appearances, nine of which have come in his last six games.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon also returns after recovering from a lengthy injury lay-off.
Ross McCormack, Barry Robson and Chris Iwelumo are all ruled out with injuries.
The Scots face Macedonia on September 5th and then Holland four days later, both matches will be played at Hampden Park.
Anything less than three points against the Macedonians will result in Scotland being unable to qualify for next summer's World Cup finals.
Scotland squad to face Macedonia and Holland:
Gordon (Sunderland), N Alexander (Rangers), Marshall (Cardiff); Barr (Falkirk), McManus (Celtic), Berra (Wolves), G Caldwell (Celtic), S Caldwell (Burnley), Davidson (Preston), Hutton (Tottenham), McAllister (Bristol City), Whittaker (Rangers), Weir (Rangers); G Alexander (Burnley), Brown (Celtic), Commons (Derby), D Fletcher (Manchester United), Hartley (Bristol City), McFadden (Birmingham), Maloney (Celtic); Clarkson (Bristol City), S Fletcher (Burnley), Kyle (Kilmarnock), Miller (Rangers), Naismith (Rangers).
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