Turkey-based Bates replaces Binks in Scotland squad
According to BBC Sport, 30-year-old centre-back David Bates, currently playing for Amedspor in Turkey, has been called up to the Scotland squad for the upcoming matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland. Bates, who has four previous caps, replaces Brondby defender Luis Binks, who has withdrawn from the squad. Bates last represented Scotland in 2019. Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli also has Luke Graham, Jack Hendry, and Ryan Porteous available as central defensive options. Scotland is set to face North Macedonia on Friday in the Nations League.