Callum Paterson added to Scotland squad HEARTS defender Callum Paterson has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time, for the matches against the Republic of Ireland and England. Paterson, 20, has made 7 appearances for Scotland Under-21s, scoring one goal in the process and joins the Scotland pool after a bruising weekend left Gordon Strachan sweating over the fitness of some of his players. Stoke City defender Phil Bardsley has pulled out of the squad altogether after sustaining an injury in the Potters" 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur while Craig Bryson of Derby is remaining at Pride Park for treatment but could still join the squad for the Euro 2016 clash and the friendly match. Derby striker Johnny Russell received his maiden call-up over the weekend and Rangers midfielder Lewis Macleod was also added to the squad last week. Alan Hutton is already out of the two matches, leaving Steven Whittaker as the only recognised right back option. Paterson has also been known to play up front for Hearts, and has scored 17 goals in 77 matches for the Jambos. Scotland assistant manager Mark McGhee said today: "As I sit here now I haven't been told for certain that Phil [Bardsley] isn't coming. Callum Paterson is here. The funny thing is I do have a bit to do with Johnny [Russell]. I watched him last week at Brentford and that point we were looking at people for the squad and they lost 2-1 of course and it wasn't the best game. It wasn't convincing so we were swaying a bit and then at the weekend he did enough to convince us that he should be part of it so it is a great boost for him. If you heard his interviews and how keen he was to be here - that is one of the messages he wants from players.