Sebastien Pocognoli has named a 28-man squad for his first period as Scotland head coach, a selection that features seven uncapped players. This group will prepare for the Nations League opener against Slovenia, which is scheduled for 26 September 2026 and will be broadcast on the BBC in the UK.
The squad selection reflects significant changes in personnel due to health and fitness concerns. Scott McTominay is absent following a heart procedure, while Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland are unavailable for selection due to injury.
Conversely, the roster includes the return of Oli McBurnie, who has received his first Scotland call-up in five years.
Pocognoli’s tactical approach may be influenced by his previous coaching tenures at Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco, where he historically preferred a back-three formation.