Scotland Under-21s are set to return to the pitch this week for the first time in over six months.

Scot Gemmill, who last week named a 24 player squad for the friendly double header against Northern Ireland, has selected an almost entirely new-look squad from the last time the youngsters were together back in November 2020.

The two matches will be played at C&G Systems in Dumbarton, offering Scot Gemmill an opportunity to get a look at this new group in the behind closed doors fixtures.

Only Brian Kinnear, Lewis Mayo and Glenn Middleton remain from the previous squad named in October 2020, with Josh Doig and Lewis Fiorini dropping out in the previous few days.

Scot Gemmill said: "This is a great opportunity for myself and the staff to work with this group of players at a crucial stage in their development and journey toward the Men's A squad.

"Two friendly matches against Northern Ireland present us with a difficult opponent in a low-pressure environment which will allow me to give the players minutes and crucially get back on to the pitch after a long wait.

Scotland Under-21 Squad

Scott Banks Crystal Palace FC Kieron Bowie Fulham FC Jack Burroughs Coventry City FC Logan Chalmers Dundee United FC Tom Clayton Liverpool FC Robbie Deas Inverness CT Ethan Erhahon St Mirren FC Cameron Harper Inverness CT Kyle Joseph Wigan Athletic FC Stephen Kelly Rangers FC Brian Kinnear Rangers FC Roddy MacGregor Inverness CT Daniel Mackay Inverness CT Archie Mair Norwich City FC Lewis Mayo Rangers FC Josh McPake Rangers FC Glenn Middleton St Johnstone FC + Zak Rudden Partick Thistle FC Cieran Slicker Manchester City FC Ewan Urain Athletic Club Bilbao Stephen Welsh Celtic FC Ben Williamson Rangers FC

+ on loan from Rangers FC