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George Hirst Poised for Scotland Debut in Play-offs

3/5/2025

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Ipswich Town's George Hirst, 26, is on the brink of his first Scotland call-up for the Nations League play-offs against Greece. Scotland's manager, Steve Clarke, has been impressed by Hirst's recent performance against Nottingham Forest, recognizing his potential to step in for the injured Lyndon Dykes. With his Scottish roots through his grandparent, Hirst's moment is finally here.

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Ipswich Town's George Hirst, 26, is on the brink of his first Scotland call-up for the Nations League play-offs against Greece. Scotland's manager, Steve Clarke, has been impressed by Hirst's recent performance against Nottingham Forest, recognizing his potential to step in for the injured Lyndon Dykes. With his Scottish roots through his grandparent, Hirst's moment is finally here.