- Scotland defender David Bates has been called into the national team squad for the first time in eight years.
- Bates is currently playing in Turkey for Amedspor, and has enjoyed a strong start to the season, with the club sitting third in the table after 11 matches.
- He has been rewarded for his strong form by being brought into the national team setup to replace Luis Binks following his withdrawal from the squad.
- Bates has earned four caps for Scotland, with his last match coming almost eight years ago against San Marino in March 2019.
- He could add to this tally over the coming days, with Scotland due to play North Macedonia on Friday before facing Switzerland next Monday in the Nations League.
