Hull forward Shaun Maloney has been omitted from the Scotland squad for their opening World Cup qualifier against Malta.
Ross McCormack is also absent from the squad, announced by the Scottish Football Association on Monday, with Steven Fletcher, Leigh Griffiths, Steven Naismith and Chris Martin the selected strikers.
Barrie McKay is included but there is no place for his Rangers team-mate Lee Wallace. Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald and Hearts goalkeeper Jack Hamilton are the two uncapped players in the squad for the away game on September 4.
Source: PA
