Callum Paterson gets Scotland call

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has handed a call-up to Hearts defender Callum Paterson for Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

The 20-year-old comes in to replace Stoke City's Phil Bardsley, who hobbled off the field with a groin complaint in Sunday's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Paterson, yet to be capped by Scotland's senior side, has scored once in five Scottish Premiership games for Hearts so far this season.

"As I sit here now I haven't been told for certain that Phil isn't coming. Callum Paterson is here," Strachan's assistant Mark McGhee told Sky Sports News.

Kickoff on Friday is scheduled for 7.45pm.