Sebastien Pocognoli considers Oli McBurnie's Scotland return

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Sebastien Pocognoli considers Oli McBurnie's Scotland return

Summary

Oli McBurnie, who last played for Scotland in 2021, has had a standout performance in Hull City's recent Premier League match against Manchester United. After scoring a decisive goal in the play-off final, McBurnie's club success is prompting discussions on his exclusion from the national team. With Steve Clarke's resignation and a new head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, questions are rising about McBurnie's future inclusion in the squad for next month's Nations League fixtures. The striker's commitment to the national team has been questioned in the past, but his current form may influence decisions moving forward.

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Key Details

•McBurnie scored the winning goal in Hull's play-off final.
•He was integral in Hull's recent match against Manchester United.
•McBurnie has not played for Scotland since March 2021.
•Sebastien Pocognoli is set to name his first Scotland squad next month.
•Questions about McBurnie's commitment to the national team are prevalent.

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2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Can Pocognoli afford to continue McBurnie's Scotland exile?
2:34 PMBBC Football — Can Pocognoli afford to continue McBurnie's Scotland exile?

What they're saying

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With a fresh face in the Scotland dugout, are excuses running dry about whether Oli McBurnie should feature in Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad next month?
— Yahoo Sports

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With a fresh face in the Scotland dugout, are excuses running dry about whether Oli McBurnie should feature in Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad next month?
— BBC Football

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