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Ryan Gauld and Billy Gilmour's Euro 2020 Scotland hopes boosted as Oli McBurnie's injury changes squad outlook

The £20m Sheffield United striker faces the very real possibility of missing out on a place at Euro 2020 and it could have a knock-on effect on Steve Clarke's final crew for the tournament.

Oli McBurnie has suffered an injury that could change the outlook of Steve Clarke's squad(Image: Pool via REUTERS)

It's fair to say to Oli McBurnie has yet to convince the Tartan Army that he can be a bonafide contender to lead the line in 16 caps for his country so far.

The £20m Sheffield United striker has yet to score in those 16 appearances for Scotland despite passing up a host of gilt-edged chances, though he in fairness did stroke home one of the five vital penalties in Belgrade to punch our ticket to Euro 2020.

But now McBurnie faces the very real possibility of missing out on the tournament - the country's first appearance at a major Finals in 21 years.

The 24-year-old has suffered a metatarsal injury - the same foot complaint that left David Beckham and Wayne Rooney hobbling at consecutive World Cups in the noughties.

Interim Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom said: "Oli is out for the season as well.

"He's got a stress fracture in his fifth metatarsal so we've lost two forwards, which isn't positive."

A section of the Scotland support might see it as a positive but Steve Clarke is a fan even if others remain sceptical about the rangy forward.