Gary Mackay-Steven gains Scotland Under-21 call-up to face Holland

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Scotland Under-21 boss Billy Stark has named an attacking squad for the forthcoming qualifying match against the Netherlands in Paisley.

The former St Johnstone boss has named five forwards including Jordan Rhodes and Dundee United’s Gary Mackay-Steven who could win his first cap.

Scotland beat the Dutch 2-1 in Nijmegen in November and are only one point behind in the race to lead the group.

Hibernian's Leigh Griffiths drops out with Bolton's Michael O'Halloran taking his place.

Meanwhile Celtic's James Forrest has been included in Craig Levein's main squad.

FULL SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Jordan Archer (Tottenham Hotspur), Marc McCallum (Dundee United), Mark Ridgers (Heart of Midlothian)

Defenders: Darren Cole (Rangers), Paul Hanlon (Hibernian), Ryan Jack (Aberdeen), Ross Perry (Rangers), Lewis Toshney (Celtic), Daniel Wilson (Liverpool)

Midfielders: Scott Allan (West Bromwich Albion), Stuart Armstrong (Dundee United), Thomas Cairney (Hull City), Liam Kelly (Kilmarnock), Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday), Gregg Wylde (Rangers), David Wotherspoon (Hibernian)

Forwards: Gary Mackay-Steven (Dundee United), Michael O’Halloran (Bolton Wanderers), Peter Pawlett (Aberdeen), Jordan Rhodes (Huddersfield Town), Johnathon Russell (Dundee United)