Russell earns Scotland call-up

Wigan's Shaun Maloney has earned a recall to the squad.

Russell had been widely tipped for a call-up and Maloney was in impressive form towards the end of the Premier League season, grabbing the only goal of the game in a vital home win against Manchester United.

Scotland squad:

Barry Bannan (Aston Villa)

Phil Bardsley (Sunderland)

Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Scott Brown (Celtic)

Craig Bryson (Derby County)

Gary Caldwell (Wigan Athletic)

Don Cowie (Cardiff City)

Matt Gilks (Blackpool)

David Goodwillie (Blackburn Rovers)

Craig Gordon (Sunderland)

Craig Mackail-Smith (Brighton and Hove Albion)

Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic)

Russell Martin (Norwich City)

James McArthur (Wigan Athletic)

Allan McGregor (Rangers)

Kenny Miller (Cardiff City)

Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic)

Matt Phillips (Blackpool)

Johnny Russell (Dundee United)

Lee Wallace (Rangers)

Andy Webster (Heart of Midlothian)

Steven Whittaker (Rangers)