Watford's Ikechi Anya named in Scotland's World Cup qualifying squad

Watford winger Ikechi Anya has been called up to the Scotland national team for the first time.

The Glasgow-born player has been chosen by manager Gordon Strachan for their World Cup qualifiers against Belgium and Macedonia in September.

The 25-year-old, who joined Watford on loan before signing permanently at Vicarage Road this summer, will join the likes of Jamie Mackie, Ross McCormack and Jordan Rhodes in the squad.

Kenny Miller will play no part in the qualifiers following his decision to retire from international football.

Scotland squad:

Goalkeepers: Matt Gilks (Blackpool), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Hull City), Craig Samson (Kilmarnock)

Defenders: Ikechi Anya (Watford), Gordon Greer (Brighton and Hove Albion), Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Hutton (Aston Villa), Russell Martin (Norwich City), Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic), Steven Whittaker (Norwich City)

Midfielders: Charlie Adam (Stoke City), Barry Bannan (Aston Villa), George Boyd (Hull City), Scott Brown (Celtic), Craig Conway (Cardiff City), Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion), James Forrest (Celtic), James McArthur (Wigan Athletic), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion), Steven Naismith (Everton), Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City)

Forwards: Leigh Griffiths (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Jamie Mackie (Nottingham Forest), Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic), Ross McCormack (Leeds United), Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers)