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Ben Doak Joins Scotland’s Euro 2024 Squad in Exciting New Lineup!

Scotland's head coach, Steve Clarke, has unveiled his provisional 28-man squad for Euro 2024, featuring the standout addition of Liverpool’s teenage sensation, Ben Doak. The young forward, known for his blistering pace, is poised to inject fresh energy into Scotland’s attack.

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Full assessment of the provisional 28-man Scotland squad for EURO 2024;
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The Journos Highlights:

00:00 Intro - The Journos 23rd May 2024
01:53 Scottish Premiership 2023/2024 review
03:33 Celtic Scottish Premiership title win
13:58 Rangers Scottish Premiership review
18:34 Celtic vs Rangers 2024 transfer budgets
22:29 Derek McInnes Manager of the Year
24:39 Livingston FC relegation
27:26 Scotland EURO 2024 squad
30:24 Ben Doak Call-up
32:43 Final Scotland squad for EURO 2024
36:57 World Class Scotland footballers
38:08 Scotland EURO 2024 fixtures
39:26 Celtic v Rangers Scottish Cup Final predictions
42:08 Raith Rovers v Ross County playoffs final
44:40 New Hibernian manager
49:27 Gerry Collins tribute
54:11 Ewing Grahame journalist tribute

Ben Doak, who joined Liverpool from Celtic in March 2022, has already made three senior appearances for the Reds. Though he’s yet to earn a senior cap for Scotland, his performances for the Under-16, Under-17, and Under-21 teams have been nothing short of spectacular. Clarke is optimistic about what Doak can bring to the table, noting his unique talent and speed. “Ben’s obviously got a lot of talent, he catches your eye,” Clarke said. “The pace is something we haven’t got an abundance of in the squad. He’s something a little bit different.”

Veterans Return
Another exciting inclusion is veteran winger James Forrest of Celtic, who makes a return to the national team after almost three years. Forrest’s resurgence at the end of the domestic season has not gone unnoticed. Clarke praised his professionalism, stating, “James epitomises how to conduct yourself if things aren’t going well. Train well, work well, keep your head down, keep believing, and you never know.”

Other Notable Inclusions
Bristol City’s defender Ross McCrorie and seasoned pros like Grant Hanley (Norwich) and Ryan Jack (Rangers) have also been called up, despite recent injury woes. Unfortunately, injuries have sidelined right-backs Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson, as well as Bologna’s midfielder Lewis Ferguson.

Final Squad Decision Looms
Clarke must trim his squad from 28 to 26 by June 8, after friendlies against Gibraltar and Finland. “I just wanted to give myself a little bit of breathing space to have a look at certain players, how they are, how their fitness is,” Clarke explained.

Scotland’s Provisional 28-Man Squad

Goalkeepers: Zander Clark (Hearts), Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Norwich City), Liam Kelly (Motherwell).
Defenders: Liam Cooper (Leeds United), Grant Hanley (Norwich), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Ross McCrorie (Bristol City), Scott McKenna (Copenhagen), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Greg Taylor (Celtic), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad).
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ryan Jack (Rangers), Kenny McLean (Norwich), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Ben Doak (Liverpool), Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers), James Forrest (Celtic), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts).

As the Euro 2024 approaches, Scotland’s squad, brimming with a mix of fresh talent and seasoned veterans, is set to make a significant impact on the European stage. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how these players perform in the upcoming friendlies and who ultimately makes the final cut for Clarke’s team.

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