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McBurnie Returns, Seven Uncapped Players Named in Pocognoli's First Scotland Squad

New head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has recalled Hull City forward Oli McBurnie for the first time in five years and included seven uncapped players in his maiden Scotland selection.

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Hull City forward Oli McBurnie has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years, according to BBC Sport, as new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli named his first selection for the national team.

The squad announcement marks Pocognoli's opening selection since taking charge of Scotland, with seven uncapped players included alongside McBurnie's recall.

BBC Sport reported that Pocognoli emphasised the importance of style in his approach to the squad, though further details of his tactical philosophy were not specified in the initial report.

McBurnie's return to the national side ends a five-year absence from Scotland duty, according to the report. The forward's last appearance for the national team had not been detailed further in the available information.

The identities of the seven uncapped players named in the squad were not fully listed in the source material available at the time of this report.

Further details regarding the composition of the squad, including the specific fixtures for which the players have been called up, were not immediately available.

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