# McTominay returns as Penrice earns first Scotland call

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mctominay-returns-as-penrice-earns-first-scotland-call/
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:29:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T10:51:08+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6wyvr870d8do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- McTominay, Tierney and Adams return to Scotland’s squad.
- James Penrice earns his first call-up.
- Scotland need at least four points to keep play-off hopes alive.

## Summary

Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams have returned to Scotland’s squad for the final two Nations League matches, while James Penrice has earned his first call-up. Scotland need at least four points to retain any chance of reaching the promotion play-offs, following home defeats by Switzerland and Slovenia.

The 26-player squad also includes uncapped Kristi Montgomery, with Scott McKenna and Kenny McLean absent through injury. Penrice, 27, has impressed since joining Rangers on loan; Blackburn midfielder Montgomery, 22, has started all but one of his side’s Championship matches this season. McTominay has scored four times in seven appearances since a minor heart procedure, and captain Andy Robertson could reach 103 caps if he plays both matches, against North Macedonia on 13 November and Switzerland on 16 November.

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