Elliot Anderson Receives First Scotland Call-Up for Euro 2024 Qualifier
Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson has received his first Scotland call-up for next month’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Cyprus and the friendly with England at Hampden.
The 20 year old from Whitley Bay has been included in Steve Clarke’s squad for the upcoming fixtures and will be looking to make his senior debut for Scotland.
Anderson briefly switched allegiances to England Under 19s in 2021, but returned for one Scotland appearance at under 21 level last year.
He has been used as a substitute in Newcastle’s first three Premier League outings this season and will be hoping to make an impact for Scotland.
Scotland’s Euro 2024 Qualifying Campaign
Scotland sit top of Group A with maximum points after four matches.
Cyprus have opened with three defeats, including a 3-0 loss at Hampden in March.
Following the match in Larnaca on 8 September, Scotland host England four days later to commemorate the first meeting between the nations in 1872.
Watched by 4,000 spectators, the 0-0 draw at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, is officially recognised by Fifa as the first international match.
Scotland Squad
Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn (Norwich), Liam Kelly (Motherwell), Zander Clark (Hearts)
Defenders: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Ryan Porteous (Watford), John Souttar (Rangers), Scott McKenna (Nottingham Forest), Nathan Patterson (Everton)
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Newcastle United), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Ryan Jack (Rangers), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Billy Gilmour (Brighton), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Stuart Armstrong (Southampton)
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lyndon Dykes (QPR), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Kevin Nisbet (Millwall)
Conclusion
Elliot Anderson’s first Scotland call up is a great opportunity for him to make his mark on the international stage and prove his worth to Steve Clarke’s side.
Scotland have made a strong start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign and will be looking to continue their good form when they face Cyprus and England next month.