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George Hirst (far right) scored Ipswich Town's late consolation against Nottingham Forest on Saturday Nations League play-offs: Greece v Scotland Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Date: Thursday, 20 March Time: 19: 45 GMT Coverage: Watch on BBC One Scotland & i Player; listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Sounds; live text coverage & in-play clips on the BBC Sport website & app George Hirst has been given his first Scotland call-up for the Nations League play-off with Greece after receiving clearing to represent his grandfather's homeland. The Ipswich Town forward, 26, previously represented England at youth level and Scotland head coach Steve Clarke said "a delay in the paperwork" meant Hirst was not included in the initial squad named on Tuesday. Hirst has scored four times for Ipswich this season, including their second in Saturday's 4-2 home defeat by Nottingham Forest. He joins forwards Che Adams, Tommy Conway, Kevin Nisbet and James Wilson in Clarke's squad. "George is somebody that we've had in mind for a few months, " Clarke said on Tuesday. "I've watched him recently. He's a player that would help to give us more depth to that position. " Scotland are bidding to stay in League A, with the first leg away to Greece on Thursday (19: 45 GMT) before the return at Hampden next Sunday (17: 00). You can watch both games live on the BBC. Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup Scots call up 'two for the future' Miller & Wilson Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Hirst, an England Under-20 international, qualifies for Scotland through his paternal grandfather, and, according to BBC 5 Live presenter Aaron Paul, "offers something different" to what Scotland already have. "He's 6ft 3in, powerful, mobile and intelligent, " Paul told BBC Scotland. "But he's a thinker, and he's someone who's had to work really hard for his opportunities. "He's the son of David Hirst, the former Sheffield Wednesday striker, so he's got the pedigree. And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. " Hirst has missed nearly two months of this season with a knee injury, having also missed a chunk of Ipswich's promotion campaign last term. "They haven't been minor little injuries, they've been big setbacks, " Paul added. "But he's committed, he plays in a high-octane side who like to press hard from the front. He's a big unit and he'll use his size. "He's not a raw goalscorer, he's not a pure all-rounder, but he's someone who will press well. " What do you make of the decision to call up Hirst? Should he be involved in the games against Greece? Let us know here, external Newcastle win Carabao Cup for first major domestic trophy in 70 years La Liga: Yamal gives Barca lead after fighting back at Atletico The Players - Mc Ilroy three ahead with five to play at Sawgrass Why do humans dance? Preview an upcoming epic crime saga starring Sean Bean Uncovering the dark side of football hooliganism The 2002 heist that shook China’s airwaves Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC When Romanov picked Rix - and the Hearts team 'Scotland is about to lay king to rest. Sleep well, my hero' Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game Howe's history men to go down in Newcastle folklore 'I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming' Raskin leads way as Ferguson stakes Rangers claim 'I have not seen that complete an England performance for years' Intensity, team photos & fatherly advice: Inside Howe's Newcastle 'Copybook victory as Norris and Mc Laren come through chaos unscathed' 'French rugby's Belle Epoque is only just beginning' Ruthless France beat Scotland to win Six Nations title. Video Ruthless France beat Scotland to win Six Nations title 'Stellar England turn Cardiff cauldron into funhouse' England score 10 tries to hammer Wales in Cardiff. Video England score 10 tries to hammer Wales in Cardiff Welsh rugby reaches record low as England run riot 'Chelsea win round one but Man City retain belief' Has Tuchel's first squad revealed England's short-term strategy? How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours? New teams, new rules, more money - Netball Super League's big relaunch Hampson on paralysing injury, helping others and England pride, 20 years on Will English teams win all three European competitions? The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout Will PSG tie provide Champions League redemption for Emery? 'I've still got big part to play' - historic night for Sterling Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.