Lennon Miller one of four Lanarkshire stars in Scotland squad for friendlies
Four Lanarkshire stars are in Scotland's squad for their friendly double-header against Iceland and Liechtenstein next month.
Muirhouse man Kieran Tierney, currently still at Arsenal, and Celtic defender Anthony Ralston from Airdrie, are in the 25-man squad, alongside Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson, from Hamilton, and Motherwell's Lennon Miller, who hails from Wishaw, and is one of seven uncapped call-ups.
Steve Clarke's side host Iceland at Hampden on Friday, June 6, before traveling to Vaduz on Monday, June 9 for the friendly fixtures, in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Former Motherwell defender Max Johnston, who is starring for Sturm Graz, is also in the squad.
Miller will hope to make his first Scotland appearance, while Tierney is looking for his 50th.
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