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Taylor has long been a deputy to Scotland captain Andy Robertson at left-back Celtic defender Greg Taylor will miss Scotland's Nations League matches against Croatia and Portugal. The left-back, 26, was absent for Sunday's win at Ross County after suffering a calf injury in the midweek Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund. Taylor, capped 14 times, also withdrew from the squad for the opening defeats to Poland and Portugal in this campaign. Head coach Steve Clarke was already without 10 players through injury and there are doubts over Angus Gunn. The Norwich City goalkeeper was withdrawn at half-time against Hull City on Saturday after taking a heavy knock to the ribs. Vice-captain John Mc Ginn is among those unavailable, with Nicky Devlin, Liam Lindsay and Andy Irving all called up for the first time. Scotland visit Zagreb on Saturday before hosting Portugal three days later. Portugal lead Group A1 on six points, with Croatia and Poland both on three and Scotland yet to get off the mark. Scotland recall 'welcome surprise' for Gordon The absent XI that Scotland must do without this month 'Testing time' for Clarke as Scots call up unfamiliar trio England toil in Multan heat as Pakistan reach 233-1 at tea in first Test Premier League reaction as Brighton beat Spurs and Phil Mc Nulty Q&A What now for Ten Hag? Five things for Man Utd bosses to consider Su Pollard shares her soft spot for tomatoes Phil Wang and Su Pollard join Ivo Graham to chat all things crooners and tomatoes Trust is Earned We pursue the truth, so disinformation has nowhere to hide How can we make every vote count? Ben Ansell speaks to one of the quadratic voting inventors and asks, "Is it time to rethink voting? " This Country's Charlie Cooper explores the British folklore Keen to capture the beast on camera, he attempts an overnight stakeout with unexpected consequences Why Bloom partnership could be game-changer for Hearts - and Scottish football Will Glasgow be last leg or clever rebirth for Commonwealths? What do athletes think about Glasgow 2026? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team Who is your Premier League club's most irreplaceable player? 'Too much class' - Red Roses outplay world champions New Zealand. Video'Too much class' - Red Roses outplay world champions New Zealand How 'coasting' Spurs lost 'a game of two halves' Video How 'coasting' Spurs lost 'a game of two halves' Wyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat Bangladesh. Video Wyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat Bangladesh 'Outstanding skill' - French scores excellent try in Wigan win. Video'Outstanding skill' - French scores excellent try in Wigan win How Slot has tightened Liverpool's defence - and is powering their title bid How penalty decisions shaped Everton v Newcastle - analysis. Video How penalty decisions shaped Everton v Newcastle - analysis Why 'face of baseball' is on cusp of global stardom Tragedy to triumph - how O'Connell helped Vikings overcome team-mate's death The Englishman who saved Udinese, and the legends reviving them Nominate your Unsung Hero for 2024 'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing' 'Am I a pioneer? ' The Lionesses' first black player The best photos from the summer of cricket © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.