Southampton striker Che Adams called up by Scotland

Southampton striker Che Adams has played for England's under-20 side, but qualifies for Scotland football team through the grandparent rule.

Published : Mar 16, 2021 20:04 IST

Southampton forward Che Adams had previously turned down an approach from the Scotland national team in 2019.
Southampton forward Che Adams had previously turned down an approach from the Scotland national team in 2019.
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Southampton forward Che Adams had previously turned down an approach from the Scotland national team in 2019.

Southampton's English-born striker Che Adams on Tuesday named in Scotland's squad for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers.

The 24-year-old has played for England's under-20 team but qualifies for Scotland through the grandparent rule.

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Adams, who previously turned down an approach from Scotland in 2019, has seven goals and four assists in the Premier League for Southampton.

Hibernian centre forward Kevin Nisbet, second top-scorer in the Scottish Premiership with 12 goals, also received his maiden Scotland call-up.

Steve Clarke's Scotland hosts Austria on March 25, plays away to Israel three days later and faces the Faroe Islands at home on March 31.

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