Josh McPake joins Scotland camp after resurgence with Hearts
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 6:39 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Josh McPake has earned his first call-up to the Scotland national team after a remarkable turnaround in his career. Three years ago, McPake was without a club, and just 20 months ago, he struggled to find interest from teams despite being in the shop window. Now, following a strong start at Hearts, he has made a significant impression, leading to his selection. The winger's journey highlights a notable rise in performance and recognition in Scottish football.
- •McPake was without a club three years ago.
- •He received no interest from teams 20 months ago.
- •Hearts has been pivotal in McPake's resurgence.
- •He is now part of the Scotland national team camp.
- 6:39 AMYahoo Sports — McPake's 'mad' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years
- 6:32 AMBBC Sport — McPake's 'mad' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years
"Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him". This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts. Here, BBC Sport Scotland charts the fall and rise of the winger who's got everyone in Scotland talking.
"Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him". This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts. Here, BBC Sport Scotland charts the fall and rise of the winger who's got everyone in Scotland talking.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 6:39 AMMcPake's 'mad' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years
Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him". This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts. Here, BBC Sport Scotland charts the fall and rise of the winger who's got everyone in Scotland talking.
- BBC SportSep 22, 2026, 6:32 AMMcPake's 'mad' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years
Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him". This week, he's involved in his first Scotland camp following a heroic start to life at Hearts. Here, BBC Sport Scotland charts the fall and rise of the winger who's got everyone in Scotland talking.
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