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Scotland call up West Ham's Robert Snodgrass to replace West Brom winger Matt Phillips

Scotland host Belgium in friendly, live on Sky Sports on September 7, before facing Albania in UEFA Nations League opener on September 10

Robert Snodgrass of Scotland in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and England at Hampden Park National Stadium on June 10, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland
Image: Robert Snodgrass in action for Scotland

West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass has been called up to the Scotland squad for the games with Belgium and Albania.

The 30-year-old, who played in Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Wolves, replaces West Brom winger Matt Phillips, who picked up an injury during Saturday's 2-1 win over Stoke.

Scotland host World Cup semi-finalists Belgium at Hampden Park in a glamour friendly next Friday before entertaining Albania in their UEFA Nations League opener three days later.

Matt Phillips celebrates after putting Scotland ahead in Hungary
Image: Injured Matt Phillips has been forced out of the Scotland squad

Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney and Celtic defender Jack Hendry have already pulled out of the Scotland squad after suffering injuries.

Scotland boss Alex McLeish called up Rangers' Ryan Jack to boost his depleted squad for the Hampden Park double header.

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