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Scotland Under-21s aim to build on back to back wins as squad named for November double header

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Belgium U21 v Scotland U21 UEFA Under-21 EURO 2025 Qualifier Friday, 17 November, kick-off 7pm (UK time) The Nest, Roeselare

Hungary U21 v Scotland U21 UEFA Under-21 EURO 2025 Qualifier Tuesday, 21 November, kick off 7pm (UK time) Hidegkuti Nandor Stadium, Budapest

Scotland Under-21 Head Coach Scot Gemmill has named a squad of 23 as his young side prepare for a crucial away double header against Belgium and Hungary.

Scotland first travel to Roeselare to face Belgium on Friday, 17 November. They then head straight to Budapest to prepare for their match at the Hidegkuti Nandor Stadium on Tuesday, 21 November.

Scotland Under-21s produced a standout performance at Fir Park in their opening match last month against Hungary, scoring three unanswered goals in the first half an hour before delivering an assured defensive display in a comfortably 3-1 win.

It was a tighter affair four days later against Malta but a late Kieron Bowie strike from a tight angle ensured a 2-1 victory. Bowie is Scotland's top scorer in the qualifiers so far, with three goals from two appearances.

The squad is boosted by the return of captain Josh Doig who missed the last camp through injury, and by the return of striker Tommy Conway. The Bristol City forward, who has also captained the Under-21s in the past, sat out the last two camps through injury.

Lyall Cameron and Dire Mebude were both named in the previous squad before suffering injuries. They are both back in as well, alongside Ben Doak who has returned to fitness following the knock that kept him out of the Under-21s second match against Malta.

Max Johnston received a call-up to the Men's A squad for their game against France in the last camp. The SK Sturm Graz right back returns to the Under-21s this time around in a further boost to the defence.

There is a first time call-up for former Rangers striker Robbie Ure who has impressed for RSCA Futures in Belgium. The 19-year-old represented Scotland Under-19s in 2022.

Calvin Ramsay and Lewis Fiorini remain absent through injury, while Josh Mulligan also sits out this camp after recently undergoing surgery.

Both matches will be streamed live on the Scotland National Team Youtube Channel.

Scotland Under-21 Squad

Matthew Anderson FC Admira Wacker Modling Connor Barron* Aberdeen Ibane Bowat TSV Hartberg (on loan from Fulham) Kieron Bowie Northampton Town (on loan from Fulham) Lyall Cameron* Dundee Tommy Conway Bristol City Ben Doak Liverpool Josh Doig Hellas Verona Ryan Duncan Aberdeen Max Johnston* SK Sturm Graz Leon King Rangers Emilio Lawrence Manchester City Alex Lowry* Heart of Midlothian (on loan from Rangers) Ben McPherson Queen's Park (on from from Celtic) Dire Mebude KVC Westerlo Michael Mellon Morecambe (on loan from Burnley) Liam Morrison Wigan Athletic (on loan from Bayern Munich) Jeremiah Mullen (Leeds United) Lewis Neilson Partick Thistle (on loan from Heart of Midlothian) Jack Newman Dundee United Cieran Slicker Ipswich Town Jude Smith Newcastle United Robbie Ure RSCA Futures

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