Adam and Griffiths earn Scotland recalls ahead of Ireland encounter

That means Gordon Greer is still among Strachan’s defensive options despite a difficult campaign with Brighton and Hove Albion. Christophe Berra’s play-off pain will have to quickly abate, as the Ipswich Town centre back, who was sent off in the semi-final loss to Norwich City, is included alongside East Anglian foes Russell Martin and Steven Whittaker.

Aston Villa full back Alan Hutton remains on the roster despite losing his place under Tim Sherwood to Leandro Bacuna. Craig Forsyth (Derby County), Aberdeen’s uncapped Andrew Reynolds and Hull wing back Andrew Robertson complete selections in defence.

Joining Adam in midfield are ex-Bolton Wanderers loanee Barry Bannan, Celtic skipper Scott Brown, West Bromwich Albion counterpart Darren Fletcher, Shaun Maloney (Chicago Fire), James McArthur (Crystal Palace) and Fletcher’s Hawthorns teammate James Morrison.

Mid-table Championship strikers Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers), Ross McCormack (Fulham) and Stevie May (Sheffield Wednesday) are all left out, but the rest of the previous roster are retained. That means four wingers are included; Ikechi Anya (Watford), James Forrest (Celtic), Matt Ritchie (Bournemouth), Johnny Russell (Derby).

Scotland are 14/1 shots to top their pool in Euro 2016 qualifying, but Germany and Poland are in pole position for the automatic places.

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