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Scotland Names Luke Graham and Robbie Ure to First Full International Squad
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New Call-Ups Under Coach Sebastien Pocognoli
Sebastien Pocognoli, the newly appointed Scotland head coach, will announce his inaugural squad on Tuesday. The 22-year-old centre-half Luke Graham of Stoke City and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure are set to receive their first full-senior call-ups for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Both players have previously featured at youth level—Graham with three Scotland under-21 caps and Ure with under-19 appearances.
Player Profiles
Luke Graham – A product of Dundee, Graham moved to Stoke City for £2 million in the summer. He helped Dundee win the Scottish Premiership players’ player and young player of the year awards, and has been ever-present as Stoke remain unbeaten in their last four Championship matches. He was an unused substitute in Scotland’s friendly win over Curaçao, the final match overseen by former manager Steve Clarke.
Robbie Ure – After a prolific spell with Sirius in Sweden, Ure recorded either 20 goals and three assists in 20 matches or “more than 30 goals” in the same period, earning a move to La Liga side Sevilla. The transfer fee is reported as £5.5 million and £9 million. Ure is also eligible to represent Ukraine through a grandparent rule, a point highlighted by Scottish Football Association chief officer Craig Mulholland, who has actively sought to secure his allegiance for Scotland.
Upcoming Nations League Schedule
Scotland’s condensed Nations League campaign runs from September 26 to October 6. The team will travel to Slovenia, host Switzerland, travel to North Macedonia, and finish with a home match against Slovenia at Hampden Park. Pocognoli’s selections aim to refresh the squad ahead of these fixtures.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the financial details of Ure’s transfer: the BBC cites a £5.5 million fee, while the Daily Record reports £9 million. Goal-scoring statistics also vary, with one source noting a strict 20-goal tally and another claiming “more than 30” goals during the Swedish season. No official confirmation of the exact fee or precise goal total has been released, leaving these figures unverified.