Connor Barron has been called up to the Scotland squad for the Nations League match against Portugal.
The Rangers midfielder was originally in the under-21 side for their fixture against Belgium on Friday where he started the match at Tynecastle.
However, Barron did not travel to Kazakhstan with the under-21 squad and has instead been shuffled into the Scotland first-team.
Squad update.
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) October 14, 2024
IN: Connor Barron.
OUT: James Forrest.#SCOPOR pic.twitter.com/vkF5bHKbAE
It comes after fears Barron had suffered an injury with reports stating the midfielder was left out as a precaution over a small knock.
Now, though, the Scottish FA have confirmed Barron has replaced James Forrest in the Scotland top team ahead of facing Portugal at Hampden on Tuesday.
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Barron has been a regular through the Scotland youth system but has yet to win a cap for the men's international side.
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