Scotland calls up Kristi Montgomery after Tierney, McLean withdrawals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Scotland has called up Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery for the Nations League fixtures. Montgomery replaces Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean, who have both withdrawn from the squad. Under new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, Scotland will face Slovenia twice, Switzerland, and North Macedonia. Montgomery, 22, has been a consistent performer in the Championship, starting all eight matches this season. He joins a mix of experienced and uncapped players in the 27-man squad, which includes recent recalls for Oli McBurnie, Billy Gilmour, and others.
- •Kristi Montgomery receives his first Scotland call-up.
- •Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean have withdrawn from the squad.
- •Scotland will play Slovenia, Switzerland, and North Macedonia in the Nations League.
- •Montgomery has started all eight Championship matches this season.
- •Oli McBurnie and Billy Gilmour return to the squad after injuries.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out
- 5:32 PMBBC Sport — Scotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out
"Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.
"Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 5:32 PMScotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.
- BBC SportSep 21, 2026, 5:32 PMScotland call for Montgomery as Tierney & McLean drop out
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery gets a first call-up for Scotland as Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean drop out of the Nations League squad.
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