STUART ARMSTRONG will today earn his first Scotland call-up since joining Celtic.
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Meanwhile Hull goalkeeper Allan McGregor and Derby striker Chris Martin were both restored to the squad, with Celtic forward Leigh Griffiths retaining his place.
Up to date: 08:01 EST, 24 August 2015 Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong has-been referred to as in to the Scotland squad for his or her Euro 2016 Group D qualifiers against Georgia & Germany.The 23-year-old is the one uncapped player in Gordon Strachan’s pool as Scotland play Georgia away on Friday., September four, before facing Joachim Low’s Germany at home on Monday., September 7.
“Two years ago it was easy to pick the Scotland squad, now it’s getting harder and harder”, he said.
However, talking about Armstrong to the media as he announced his 23 players for the upcoming games against Georgia and Germany, ex Bhoys boss Strachan made it clear he has been a fan for some time. He has always been on the radar.
“He looks comfortable at the level he’s playing with Celtic, which I like, and he’s becoming a major figure in games, which I like as well”, Strachan told reporters in a press conference.
In addition to aiming for his worldwide debut, the previous Dundee United midfielder is hoping to safe Champions League soccer when Celtic face Malmo in Sweden tonight.
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It’s also just dealing with the big-game mentality, dealing with the pressure, dealing with the crowds.
