Five back in Scotland fold

Scotland coach Alex McLeish has named a 25-man squad for next month's UEFA EURO 2008™ Group B qualifying double-header against Lithuania and France.

Captain recalled
McLeish has recalled several players who were rested for last week's 1-0 friendly defeat of South Africa including captain Barry Ferguson, who is suspended for the game against Lithuania at Hampden Park on 8 September. Paul Hartley, David Weir, Lee McCulloch and Gary Naysmith also return, while Barry Robson and Jay McEveley have retained their places after making their debuts against South Africa. Scotland have 15 points in Group B, one fewer than Italy and two less than the France team they meet in Paris on 12 September.

Scotland squad
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Sunderland AFC), David Marshall (Norwich City FC), Allan McGregor (Rangers FC).

Defenders: Graham Alexander (Preston North End FC), Russell Anderson (Sunderland AFC), Gary Caldwell (Celtic FC), Alan Hutton (Rangers FC), Jay McEveley (Derby County FC), Stephen McManus (Celtic FC), Gary Naysmith (Sheffield United FC), David Weir (Rangers FC).

Midfielders: Scott Brown (Celtic FC), Barry Ferguson (Rangers FC), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United FC), Paul Hartley (Celtic FC), Lee McCulloch (Rangers FC), Stephen Pearson (Derby County FC), Barry Robson (Dundee United FC), Gary Teale (Derby County FC).

Forwards: Craig Beattie (West Bromwich Albion FC), Kris Boyd (Rangers FC), James McFadden (Everton FC), Shaun Maloney (Aston Villa FC), Kenny Miller (Celtic FC), Garry O’Connor (Birmingham City FC).