Celtic great Scott Brown admits Scotland coach Steve Clarke will face a difficult decision bringing in any new faces for their Euro2024 squad.

Clarke has openly declared his interest in Newcastle United trio Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes and Elliot Anderson - all of whom have been capped by England at youth level, but remain eligible for Scotland.

Asked about the Toon's midfield trio, Brown told Tribalfootball.com on behalf of luckyblock.com: "I think as a Scotland fan everyone wants to see that happen, those players being in that squad. But I think the good thing about that squad now, Steve Clarke knows what that best starting XI is, whether it's a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-3, he knows what that best XI is.

"But it's that strength in depth we're always talking about, bringing more subs on. You want to have players fighting for competition, whether it's two or three places or it's 11 places as well."

However, Brown admits there could be dressing room issues given the effort the current squad made in qualifying for Germany.

He added: "I'm sure Steve will have to have a long think about it but at the same time these current lads have managed to get us to the Euros, they've worked extremely hard to make sure they put themselves in the picture and probably put themselves through a few injuries as well, but they wanted to be part of it as well.

"It's going to be hard decision for Steve if it does happen. If it doesn't, I'm sure he'll be happy just to go with the lads that he knows and what they've brought to the team so far."