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Pocognoli reaches out to Miller as Scotland midfielder returns to fold

New Scotland coach uses Facetime to reconnect with Udinese player after World Cup snub under Steve Clarke.

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What to know

  • Lennon Miller was excluded from Scotland's World Cup squad under Steve Clarke despite being an established player, with younger uncapped players like Tyler Fletcher preferred.
  • New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has recalled Miller and personally reached out via Facetime, signaling a shift in selection philosophy.
  • Miller is developing consistency in his second season at Udinese, featuring in all five Serie A matches and showing improved form.

“If anything, he's developing every single day over there. It's a totally different regime, totally different set up, lifestyle. Everything about it has been excellent.”

Lee Miller, Lennon Miller's father · BBC Football ↗

Lennon Miller Udinese midfielder, Scotland playerSebastien PocognoliSebastien Pocognoli Scotland head coachSteve ClarkeSteve Clarke Former Scotland head coachLee Miller Lennon Miller's father, former Scotland international

Pocognoli reaches out to Miller as Scotland midfielder returns to fold
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 7:49 AM ET
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    Miller included in Scotland's Nations League squad

    Miller is recalled to the Scotland squad under Pocognoli for the forthcoming Nations League double header, marking his return after World Cup exclusion.

    “It was really difficult. It was a difficult summer. There's no getting away from it.”
    — Lee Miller, Lennon Miller's father, former Scotland international · source
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  2. background

    Pocognoli Facetimes Miller before squad announcement — New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli contacts Miller via Facetime the day before announcing his squad for the Nations League double header, personally welcoming him back to the international fold.

  3. background

    Sebastien Pocognoli becomes Scotland head coach — Belgian coach Pocognoli takes over Scotland following Steve Clarke's departure, implementing the 'mandate for change' sought by supporters.

  4. background

    Miller omitted from Scotland's World Cup squad — In Clarke's final selection before the World Cup, uncapped Manchester United 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher was called up instead of Miller, who was not taken to the tournament that opened against Haiti.

  5. background

    Miller left out of Scotland friendlies despite squad selection — Lennon Miller was included in Steve Clarke's squad for friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast during the March international break but did not play any minutes, disappointing supporters hoping for experimentation.

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  1. 2 outlets Pocognoli Facetime helps Miller over summer of discontent

    first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also BBC Football