Oli McBurnie returns to Scotland squad after five years
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Oli McBurnie is recalled to the Scotland national team by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli after a five-year absence. Pocognoli described McBurnie as "older" and suggested that this call-up will be "a new experience" for the 30-year-old forward. The squad announcement includes eight uncapped players, reflecting Pocognoli's bold approach.
- •Oli McBurnie rejoins Scotland after five years away.
- •Sebastien Pocognoli is the new head coach of Scotland.
- •Eight uncapped players are included in the squad.
- •Liverpool fans welcomed Andy Robertson during a recent match.
- •Hearts coach laments team's recent 2-1 loss to Falkirk.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Pocognoli says McBurnie's Scotland return can be 'new experience' - gossip
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — McBurnie's Scotland return can be 'new experience' - gossip
- 6:38 AMBBC Football — McBurnie's Scotland return can be 'new experience' - gossip
"Hull City forward Oli McBurnie was "excited" and "emotional" after being recalled to the Scotland squad after five years, says new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. Pocognoli says McBurnie is "older" and his return to the Scotland fold will be "a new experience" for the 30-year-old. Brondby defender Luis Binks, 25, says being called up by Scotland is "different to any other sort of feeling you get within football".
"Scotland squad announcement reaction, former Celtic captain has high hopes for midfielder and Hearts boss laments loss.
"Scotland squad announcement reaction, former Celtic captain has high hopes for midfielder and Hearts boss laments loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:25 AMPocognoli says McBurnie's Scotland return can be 'new experience' - gossip
Hull City forward Oli McBurnie was "excited" and "emotional" after being recalled to the Scotland squad after five years, says new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. Pocognoli says McBurnie is "older" and his return to the Scotland fold will be "a new experience" for the 30-year-old. Brondby defender Luis Binks, 25, says being called up by Scotland is "different to any other sort of feeling you get within football".
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:52 AMMcBurnie's Scotland return can be 'new experience' - gossip
Scotland squad announcement reaction, former Celtic captain has high hopes for midfielder and Hearts boss laments loss.
- BBC FootballSep 16, 2026, 6:38 AMMcBurnie's Scotland return can be 'new experience' - gossip
Scotland squad announcement reaction, former Celtic captain has high hopes for midfielder and Hearts boss laments loss.
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