Vogts names youngsters in Scotland squad

Berti Vogts has named three teenagers among seven uncapped players in his first Scotland squad for the friendly against France…

Berti Vogts has named three teenagers among seven uncapped players in his first Scotland squad for the friendly against France on March 27th.

However there is no place for striker Duncan Ferguson, who confirmed his intention never to play for his country again in conversation with Vogts after Everton's Premiership game on Saturday.

But youngsters Gary Caldwell, on loan at Hibernian, Aberdeen defender Kevin McNaughton and Rangers midfielder Steven Hughes are all handed call-ups in a youthful-looking squad.

Also in the squad for the first time are Dundee United striker Steven Thompson, Wolves frontman Kenny Miller, Celtic defender Stephen Crainey, Dundee United goalkeeper Paul Gallacher and Hearts midfielder Scott Severin.

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Squad

Goalkeepers:Robert Douglas (Celtic), Paul Gallacher (Dundee United), Neil Sullivan (Totenham Hotspur)

Defenders:Gary Caldwell (Newcastle United), Stephen Crainey (Celtic), Christian Dailly (West Ham United), Dominic Matteo (Leeds United), Kevin McNaughton (Aberdeen), Steven Pressley (Hearts), David Weir (Everton)

Midfielders:Colin Cameron (Wolverhampton), Barry Ferguson (Rangers), Stephen Hughes (Rangers), Scot Gemmill (Everton), Paul Lambert (Celtic), Jackie McNamara (Celtic), Scott Severin (Hearts)

Forwards:Stevie Crawford (Dunfermline Athletic), Dougie Freedman (Crystal Palace), Neil McCann (Rangers), Kenny Miller (Wolverhampton), Steven Thompson (Dundee United)

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