# Turkey-based Bates replaces Binks in Scotland squad

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/turkey-based-bates-replaces-binks-in-scotland-squad/
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:37:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T14:35:30+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c539gkdrn7yeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- David Bates replaces the withdrawn Luis Binks in Scotland’s squad.
- Bates could make his first Scotland appearance since 2019.
- Scotland face North Macedonia and Switzerland in the Nations League.

## Summary

David Bates has been added to Scotland’s squad for their matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland after Luis Binks withdrew. The Turkey-based centre-back could earn his first Scotland cap since 2019, giving head coach Sebastien Pocognoli another option in defence.

Bates, 30, plays for Amedspor and has four caps; much of his club career has been at Mechelen, alongside spells in Scotland, England and Germany. He joins Luke Graham, Jack Hendry and Ryan Porteous as central defenders, with Kieran Tierney also able to play in Pocognoli’s preferred back three. Scotland face North Macedonia at Hampden on Friday, then travel to Switzerland on Monday; North Macedonia have no points, Scotland have four, and Switzerland are top with maximum points.

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