Dominic Hyam: Scotland call up Blackburn Rovers defender for Cyprus & Spain games
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Dominic Hyam has represented Scotland at under-21 level
Scotland have called up Blackburn Rovers defender Dominic Hyam for the first time as they prepare for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain.
Hyam, 27, replaces fellow centre-back Jack Hendry who has been forced to withdraw amid recent injury issues.
Celtic right-back Anthony Ralston has also been drafted into the squad.
Hyam, who was born in Fife and played for Scotland at under-21 level, has 36 appearances for Blackburn this term.
He joined Rovers, who sit fifth in the English Championship, in the summer after five years with Coventry City.
"We know a lot about him," said coach John Carver.
"He was there (at training) today, he did a little bit, he didn't join in too much but you could see he was sitting there watching and thinking, 'what a place this is'. The speed of play was incredible.
"I said to him afterwards, 'I bet you can't wait to get involved in this' and he is itching to go.
"You need a personality to play with the players we have got because since I have been here I have seen the standard and quality improve. I am sure he will handle it."
Scotland host Cyprus on Saturday and then Spain on Tuesday at Hampden as they begin their quest to qualify for back-to-back European Championships.
Scotland squad
Goalkeepers: Zander Clark, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly
Defenders: Liam Cooper, Grant Hanley, Dominic Hyam, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Ryan Porteous, Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, Ryan Jack, John McGinn, Callum McGregor, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay
Forwards: Che Adams, Jacob Brown, Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes