McCrorie targets Scotland World Cup spot

Bristol City defender Ross McCrorie said his aim is to be in Scotland's squad for next summer's World Cup after the country secured qualification earlier this month.

McCrorie had to withdraw from the national team for their World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark due to a knee "niggle".

The 27-year-old made his international debut in summer of 2024 in a friendly against Gibraltar but has not featured since.

"I was chuffed to get in the squad but I had a slight niggle in my knee and we felt at Bristol it was better for me to stay and made sure I get that sorted and take the inflammation out of my knee because we've got a whole load of games coming up," McCrorie told BBC Radio Bristol.

McCrorie has started all but two of Bristol City's 17 Championship matches this season and said he is targeting a place in Steve Clarke's side for next summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

"I aim to be in the World Cup squad, I feel as if I'm good enough, I've showed I'm good enough, the target is to get picked," he added.

"I should be in it for the way I've been playing so hopefully I can get there."