Hibs' Molotnikov called up by Scotland Under-21s
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Rudi Molotnikov has been called up to the Scotland Under-21s squad for this month's European Championship qualifiers with Gibraltar and Azerbaijan.
The Hibs midfielder, 19, has been capped up to under-19 level and made his first senior club appearance of the season in last month's League Cup defeat by Rangers.
Molotnikov featured 17 times last season, scoring three times.
Hearts midfielder Macaulay Tait, who is on loan at Livingston; Rotherham United defender Lenny Agbaire; and Celtic-loaned Ayr United midfielder Kyle Ure are also included.
Scot Gemmell's side lost their opening two matches in Group B against Czech Republic and Portugal.
Gibraltar visit Dens Park on 9 October, with Scotland away to Azerbaijan five days later.
Scotland Under-21s squad
Goalkeepers: Ruairidh Adams (East Fife, on loan from Dundee United), Rory Mahady (Leeds United), Liam McFarlane (Alloa Athletic on loan from Hearts).
Defenders: Lenny Agbaire (Rotherham United), Matthew Anderson (KV Kortrijk), Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen (Dunfermline Athletic), Sam Cleall-Harding (Dundee United), Colby Donovan (Celtic), Luke Graham (Dundee), Ben McPherson (Partick Thistle, on loan from Celtic).
Midfielders: Findlay Curtis (Rangers), Rudi Molotnikov (Hibernian), Kristi Montgomery (Blackburn Rovers), Macaulay Tait (Livingston, on loan from Hearts), Kyle Ure (Ayr United, on loan from Celtic), David Watson (Kilmarnock).
Forwards: Emilio Lawrence (Manchester City), Ryan One (Sheffield United), Dire Mebude (KVC Westerlo), Miller Thomson (Ross County on loan from Dundee United), James Wilson (Hearts).