Scotland head coach Steve Clarke dismissed doubts about Ryan Fraser’s commitment and said the winger’s return to form is why he is back in the squad for September’s Nations League matches.
Fraser made himself unavailable in November, a decision for which he later apologised.
The 28-year-old pulled out citing an injury but was pictured at Newcastle United training the following day.
“There was no process with Ryan,” Clarke said of Fraser’s return.
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“I said in March, when he missed the two friendly matches, we had a chat.
“Ryan wasn’t playing for Newcastle and I said at the time, if he was fit and available and playing well for Newcastle, he’s definitely one we have to consider for selection.
“That’s why he’s in the squad this time – because he’s fit and available and playing well.”
Captain Andy Robertson is missing through injury after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed the left-back would not be fit until October.
