CELTIC striker Leigh Griffiths is keen for a Scotland recall next month when the national team travel to Russia, according to reports.

The Scottish Sun are reporting that the 29-year-old will tell Scotland boss Steve Clarke that he would like to be included for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualfiying clash.

Griffiths missed out on the most recent squad as he continues his recovery from his spell away from football.

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The Celtic frontman is also hoping to feature more regularly for Neil Lennon's side, after playing in the Parkhead side's European qualifiers earlier this season.

Scotland face Russia away from home on October 10 before hosting San Marino on October 13.