Sunderland Echo

Former Cat Gordon back in Scotland fold for Euros

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Craig Gordon has been recalled to the Scotland squad for their crucial Euro 2020 play-off with Serbia.

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths and Norwich City defender Grant Hanley have also been recalled.

Aberdeen defender Andrew Considine has earned a return after performing well as a late call-up in wins against the Czech Republic and Slovakia last month.

As expected, former Sund e rl a n d goa l ke e p e r C ra i g Gordon replaces Robby McCrorie as one of three keepers.

Scotland face Serbia in Belgrade on November 12, aiming to qualify for Euro 2020 next summer.

It is a chance for the men's n at io n a l s id e to e n d wh at would be a 23-year wait for an appearance at a major finals.

They then take on Slovakia and Israel away from home in Nations League Group B3, which they currently lead.

Hibernian defender Ryan Porteous, Sheffield United's John Fleck (injury), and McCrorie are those to drop out from the initial squad announced for last month's internatio­nals when Scotland extended their unbeaten run to eight matches.

Griffiths, 30, last played for Scotland two years ago in a Nations League win against Albania, having battled injury and personal problems intermitte­ntly since.

However, he has returned to the Celtic team and netted against Aberdeen and St Johnstone in recent weeks.

Norwich captain Hanley, 28, makes his return having last featu re d i n a friendly against Costa Rice in March 2018. His return from a hamstring injury has come during a five-match unbeaten run for the Canaries.

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Craig Gordon.

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