Wilson gets first Scotland call-up but no place for Shankland
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James Wilson has received his first Scotland call-up for this month's Nations League play-off double-header against Greece, but there is no place for Hearts team-mate Lawrence Shankland.
Forward Wilson, who only turned 18 last week and qualifies for England, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, is a surprise inclusion having not made an appearance for the Under-21s.
However, he has impressed for Neil Critchley's revitalised Hearts, scoring six goals in 24 games this season.
The teenager is joined by veteran Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who is expected to retain his starting berth because of another injury to Norwich City's Angus Gunn.
Gordon, 42, has rejuvenated his international career which appeared over after he failed to make the squad for Euro 2024.
Shankland did travel to Germany last summer on the back of his impressive campaign for the Jambos, but has struggled to rediscover that form.