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Villa's Bannan out as QPR's Mackie, Norwich's Martin, Huddersfield's Rhodes included in Scotland squad

Craig Levein has named his Scotland squad to take on Cyprus in Larnaca next week and has included Huddersfield Town youngster Jordan Rhodes for the first team.

The 21-year old has scored 11 goals in League One so far this season and his performances have been rewarded with a first senior call-up after netting five times in as many appearances for the U21s.

Joining him in the squad are QPR's Jamie Mackie, who is back from a broken leg, and in-form Norwich City defender Russell Martin who have both been recalled.

Dropping out of the roster is Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan who is still under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving whilst Rangers star Steven Naismith will be sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury and Celtic skipper Scott Brown is still out with an ankle problem.

Scotland squad for November 10 friendly with Cyprus

GoalkeepersAllan McGregor (Rangers) David Marshall (Cardiff City) Matt Gilks (Blackpool)

DefendersPhil Bardsley (Sunderland) Christophe Berra (Wolves) Gary Caldwell (Wigan Athletic) Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers) Alan Hutton (Aston Villa) Russell Martin (Norwich City) Lee Wallace (Rangers) Steven Whittaker (Rangers)

MidfieldersCharlie Adam (Liverpool) Don Cowie (Cardiff City) Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion) Darren Fletcher (Manchester United) James McArthur (Wigan Athletic) James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion) Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) Robert Snodgrass (Leeds United)

ForwardsDavid Goodwillie (Blackburn Rovers) Craig Mackail-Smith (Brighton & Hove Albion) Jamie Mackie (Queens Park Rangers) Kenny Miller (Cardiff City) James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion) Jordan Rhodes (Huddersfield Town)

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