SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
McBurnie back in Scotland squad after five years away
Five years after his last call-up, Ollie McBurnie is determined to make his Scotland second chance count.
O. McBurnie
player
Age
Five years since last call-up
Club
Played in Spain
Nation
Scotland
Goal
Chasing first international goal
What happened. Ollie McBurnie has returned to the Scotland squad after five years away. He says the recall meant a lot to his family and he is determined to make his second chance count.
- He reflects on missing out under manager Steve Clarke.
- He addresses the old video that fuelled claims he did not want to represent Scotland.
- Fatherhood has changed him on and off the pitch.
McBurnie is now targeting his first Scotland goal as he looks to make the most of his recall.
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