SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 3 Sept 2026
McPake's form sparks Scotland call-up talk
A stunning Edinburgh derby goal has put Josh McPake firmly in the Scotland spotlight.
J. McPake
player
Age
25
Position
Winger
Club
Hearts
Key stat
2 goals, 4 assists in 8 games
What happened. Josh McPake scored a brilliant solo goal in Hearts' win over Hibernian, watched by new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli.
- McPake joined Hearts from St Johnstone in the summer.
- He was a Rangers youth product and signed a pre-contract in January.
- His performance has sparked calls for a Scotland call-up.
With Pocognoli watching, McPake's form could earn him a first Scotland call-up.
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