NEWS · 22 Sep 2026
Scotland name Kristi Montgomery after Tierney and McLean drop out
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery has been added to Scotland’s Nations League squad following the withdrawal of Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean. The move marks Montgomery’s first call‑up to the senior national team.
Scotland’s Nations League squad has been reshuffled with the addition of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery after Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean withdrew from the team.
Montgomery, who has been a regular in Blackburn’s midfield, will now make his senior international debut for Scotland.
The withdrawal of Tierney and McLean left a gap in the squad that the coaching staff has filled by calling up the young midfielder.
With the Nations League fixtures approaching, Montgomery’s inclusion provides fresh options for the team’s midfield options.
The call‑up comes at a time when Scotland is looking to strengthen its squad ahead of the competition’s next stages.