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Scotland v North Macedonia: David Bates replaces Luis Binks in Sebastien Pocognoli's squad
Bates returns after strong form at Amedspor, where he has started every match as Scotland adds depth following Luis Binks' withdrawal.
- Defender David Bates has been called into the Scotland squad for the first time in eight years, replacing the injured Luis Binks for Nations League matches against North Macedonia on Friday and Switzerland on Monday.
- The 30-year-old earned his recall after impressing at Amedspor, where he has started all 11 matches this season to help the club rise to third in the Turkish Super Lig table.
- March 2019 marked the last of Bates' four previous international caps, earned in a 2-0 win over San Marino under former manager Alex McLeish.
- Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli selected Bates as a replacement after Binks withdrew, joining defenders Ryan Porteous and Luke Graham in the team's defensive rotation.
- Pocognoli views these matches as crucial for building winning culture ahead of Euro 2028 qualification, which may begin in March if Scotland avoids Nations League play-offs.
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The Independent (US)Scotland recall forgotten star playing in Turkey after eight-year absence
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Scotland calls up defender David Bates from club in Kurdish-majority region of Turkey
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — More than seven years after his last game for Scotland, defender David Bates was called up Wednesday after impressing playing for a club in the Kurdish-majority
·Toronto, Canada
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