Kristi Montgomery receives first senior call-up to Scotland squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery has received his first call-up to the senior Scotland squad for Nations League matches. The 22-year-old, who has started all eight league games for Blackburn this season, steps in after injuries sidelined Norwich City's Kenny McLean and Celtic's Kieran Tierney. Montgomery has previously earned five caps with the under-21 team and recently scored his first goal for Blackburn. Scotland's upcoming matches feature two games against Slovenia, along with fixtures against Switzerland and North Macedonia.
- •Montgomery is a 22-year-old midfielder from Blackburn Rovers.
- •He has started all eight league games this season.
- •Injuries to McLean and Tierney prompted the call-up.
- •Montgomery has five under-21 caps for Scotland.
- •Scotland faces Slovenia, Switzerland, and North Macedonia in the Nations League.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Montgomery receives first senior Scotland call-up
"Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery receives his first call-up into the senior Scotland squad for their Nations League matches.
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