The key talking points from Pocognoli's bold Scotland squad
The Sebastien Pocognoli Scotland era is already creating serious intrigue - and the Belgian's squad are yet to assemble for a training-ground rondo, never mind play a game.
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Notable Quotes
""The feeling and the timing about him was right," Pocognoli said of Binks."
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
Key People
Aaron Hickey is a full-back playing for the Scotland national football team.
Billy Gilmour is a midfielder who plays for Napoli and the Scotland national team.
John McGinn is a Scottish footballer playing as a midfielder for the national team.
Kieran Tierney is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Celtic.
Lewis Ferguson is a Scotland midfielder linked with a move to Rangers.
Ryan Christie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Scott Bain is a Scottish goalkeeper known for his performances with Falkirk and previous clubs.
Scott McTominay is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Sebastien Pocognoli is a Belgian former professional footballer and the newly appointed head coach of the Scotland men's national team.
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The Sebastien Pocognoli Scotland era is already creating serious intrigue - and the Belgian's squad are yet to assemble for a training-ground rondo, never mind play a game.
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