SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
McBurnie back in Scotland squad after five years
Five years after his last cap, Oli McBurnie is determined to finally make his mark for Scotland.
O. McBurnie
player
Age
30
Position
Forward
Club
Hull City
Nationality
Scotland
Key stat
16 caps, 0 goals
What happened. Oli McBurnie has been called up to Sebastien Pocognoli’s first Scotland squad, five years after winning the last of his 16 caps under Steve Clarke. The Hull City forward is eager to make up for lost time after failing to score in any of his previous appearances.
- McBurnie scored 19 goals for Hull as they won promotion to the Premier League last season.
- He was left out of Clarke’s World Cup squad despite making a strong case for inclusion.
- He insists there is no bad blood with Clarke after a phone call about his omission.
“There were times when it looked like I was never going to come back.”
— Oli McBurnie
McBurnie could start for Scotland in Slovenia on Saturday as he looks to change perceptions about his international career.
In this story
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Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli's call for patience CANNOT extend to Oli McBurnie... the Hull City striker has FOUR games to prove he is international class
BBC Sport
'I'm here to change the story' - McBurnie on Scotland recall
BBC Sport
'Eternally grateful' McBurnie ready to show what Scotland have missed
Daily Mail Football
Kris Boyd backs 'mature' Hull star Oli McBurnie to lead the line for Pocognoli's new-look Scotland
