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Hearts defender Craig Halkett called up to Scotland squad for the first time and Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is set to follow him as Steve Clarke prepares for friendly against Poland

Hearts defender Craig Halkett has been drafted in to the Scotland squad for his first call-up.

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is also set for a late call from Steve Clarke ahead of Thursday night’s friendly with Robert Lewandowski’s Poland.

Capped just once at under-19 level 26-year-old Halkett has forged a productive partnership with Rangers-bound teammate John Souttar as Hearts head for a third place finish in the SPFL Premiership.

Craig Halkett has been capped by Scotland's under-19s but has never played a senior game

Injuries to Souttar, Liam Cooper and Nottingham Forest pivot Scott McKenna meant that Steve Clarke was left with only Grant Hanley and Jack Hendry at the heart of his defence.