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Kieran Tierney retained in Scotland squad to face England despite broken jaw

Kieran Tierney of Celtic celebrates victory over Rangers
Image: Kieran Tierney has remained part of Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad, despite suffering a broken jaw on Saturday

Scotland's hopes of having Kieran Tierney available to face England have improved after he was named in Gordon Strachan's revised squad for next month's Hampden showdown, despite his serious jaw injury.

Strachan cut the initial 29-man squad he announced for the crucial World Cup Qualifier last week down to 24, but Tierney's name is not among those crossed out.

The Celtic defender was taken to hospital during Saturday's Scottish Cup final after suffering a broken jaw.

Tierney, 19, also lost two teeth and was left writhing in agony after being caught by the arm of Aberdeen striker Jayden Stockley.

Gordon Strachan looks on during the international freindly between Scotland and Canada at Easter Road
Image: Scotland manager Strachan reduced his squad for the upcoming internationals from 29 to 24 on Monday

But having rushed back to the National Stadium in time to take part in the trophy presentation, Tierney is now set to declare himself fit to face England on June 10, which is live on Sky Sports 1.

Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers claimed after his side's treble triumph against the Dons that Tierney may require surgery and his condition is still being assessed by Parkhead chiefs.

Kieran Tierney sits on the turf with a facial injury that forced him to be substituted in the first half
Image: Tierney lost two teeth and broke his jaw after being caught by the arm of Jayden Stockley

But Strachan will hope the highly-rated teenager will be patched up in time to face Gareth Southgate's team as the Scots chase the win which will keep their slim hopes of qualifying for Russia 2018 alive.

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Strachan's squad do not meet up until Sunday and until then Tierney remains in the care of Celtic's medical team, meaning there is still a chance he could be withdrawn.

07/05/17 . THE HILTON - GLASGOW. Young Player of the Year Kieran Tierney (centre) with Lisbon Lions Bertie Auld (L) and Jim Craig.
Image: Tierney was named Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Year for his performances this season

That continuing doubt over his availability means Swansea full-back Stephen Kingsley has retained his place.

However, Hearts keeper Jack Hamilton, Hibernian midfielder John McGinn, Aberdeen's Kenny McLean, Sheffield Wednesday frontman Steven Fletcher and Brighton striker Jamie Murphy have all been stood down.

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