Scotland under-19 coach Ricky Sbragia has named his 18-player squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship elite round later this month.

Three Aberdeen players have been called up.

Defender Scott McKenna who is on loan at the moment at Ayr United – Scott has captained his country at this level recently. Midfielder Craig Storie who is on loan at Brechin City – Craig has been involved at every youth level for Scotland up to the 19s. And winger Scott Wright who impressed for the Scotland U17s in the summer.

Scotland will take on Italy, Croatia and group hosts Austria between 26-31 March, with the group winners progressing to this summer’s finals in Greece.

Frank Ross, Daniel Harvie and Aaron Norris are in the Scotland U17 squad whilst the Scotland U21 squad will be announced shortly.

Scotland under-19 squad:

Goalkeepers
Ryan Fulton (Liverpool)
Liam Kelly (Rangers)

Defenders
Lewis Martin (Dunfermline Athletic)
Scott McKenna (Aberdeen)
Ryan Sinnamon (Rangers)
Liam Smith (Heart of Midlothian)
John Souttar (Dundee United)
Calum Waters (Celtic)

Midfielders
Angus Beith (Heart of Midlothian)
Liam Henderson (Celtic)
James Jones (Crewe Alexandra)
Paul McMullan (Celtic)
Craig Storie (Aberdeen)
Tom Walsh (Rangers)

Forwards
Eamonn Brophy (Hamilton Academical)
Harry Cardwell (Reading)
Oliver McBurnie (Bradford City)
Scott Wright (Aberdeen)

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