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Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon pulls out of Scotland squad

Scott Bain, Ryan Jack, Scott McTominay and David Bates called up to squad

Craig Gordon is set to become the latest player to pull out of the Scotland
squad for their Nations League deciders.
Image: Craig Gordon was injured during the midweek victory over RB Leipzig

Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon has become the latest player to pull out of the Scotland squad for the Nations League deciders.

Gordon missed his team's goalless draw with Livingston on Sunday after being injured during the midweek victory over RB Leipzig.

The Scottish FA has confirmed the 35-year-old will miss the upcoming double-header against Albania and Israel.

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Third-choice goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin had already dropped out of the squad after being allowed to play in Sunderland's Sky Bet League One clash with Wycombe.

Kilmarnock's Jamie MacDonald replaced McLaughlin in the squad, while Scott Bain has also been called-up after playing for Celtic on Sunday.

Charlie Mulgrew in action for Scotland
Image: Charlie Mulgrew has pulled out of the Scotland squad

Three other players pulled out of the Scotland squad on Saturday - Kilmarnock full-back Stephen O'Donnell (hamstring), Blackburn defender Charlie Mulgrew (rib) and Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald (hamstring). All three missed their teams' weekend matches.

Scotland boss Alex McLeish has called up Ryan Jack, Scott McTominay and David Bates as cover.

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Scotland face Albania in Shkoder on Saturday before hosting Israel three days later.

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