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After five years away, Oli McBurnie is back in the Scotland squad and determined to make his second chance count. He tells Tom English why the recall meant so much to his family and reflects on missing out under Steve Clarke. How has fatherhood changed him on and off the pitch? What really happened in the old video that fuelled claims he did not want to represent Scotland?McBurnie also discusses the insecurities behind his younger self, the lessons he learned while playing in Spain and why scoring his first international goal would mean everything.00:37 — Tattoos, Scarface and life beyond football01:29 — The long road back to Scotland03:39 — Missing out and answering the critics06:55 — Chasing that first Scotland goal08:13 — How McBurnie has changed11:14 — The video, the truth and a fresh start

A new Scotland chapter is about to begin. What can fans expect from Sebastian Pocognoli's first squad and a Nations League campaign packed into 11 days? With seven uncapped players involved, how quickly can Scotland adapt to a fresh style while still delivering results?Andy Burke joined by Gordon Waddell and Rory Loy discuss Ollie McBurnie's return after five years away and whether he can make the most of his second chance.Plus, who is leading the race to become the next Hibs manager, and what sort of football should Easter Road supporters expect?And after Celtic revealed a £6.6m pre-tax loss, what do the figures really say about the club's direction on and off the pitch?01:51 — Scotland's Pocognoli era begins 04:36 — New faces, new ideas 08:42 — McBurnie back in from the cold 10:52 — Who benefits from Scotland's injury crisis? 13:27 — Hibs start the hunt for a new boss 16:41 — Is Stephen Bradley the answer? 19:57 — Inside Celtic's £6.6m loss 23:14 — Why supporters remain frustrated 26:16 — Martin O'Neill weighing up his future 28:58 — What's next for Celtic?

With new faces in the squad and four games demanding careful planning, how quickly can Pocognoli shape his Scotland side? He explains why consistency and connections matter, how he hopes to balance attractive football with qualification, and why his players must attack together and “defend like brothers”.Could tactical flexibility provide the answer? Pocognoli also discusses the importance of a positive opening result against Slovenia, opportunities for the uncapped players and the excitement surrounding his first home match.Plus we hear what advice Steve Clarke passed on in his handover telephone call.00:12 — Four games and a race to build connections01:14 — Balancing ambition with qualification02:25 — Nerves, excitement and responsibility02:55 — “Attack together, defend like brothers”03:58 — Tactical flexibility and the opening test:06:57 — Advice from Steve and a new generation