Shankland still harbours hope of playing for Scotland at World Cup
The forward's last international cap was just under a year ago, and he hasn't been included in the squad for upcoming qualifiers.
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest on Lawrence Shankland based on recent reporting:
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Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland has been in the news for a hamstring injury that kept him out for several weeks in January 2026. Hearts announced a six-to-eight week layoff after a scan confirmed the injury, ruling him out of key fixtures during that period [news.stv.tv:3]. This injury occurred during Hearts’ run in the domestic season, affecting their squad depth for upcoming challenges [news.stv.tv:3].
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Prior to that calendar period, Shankland had been a regular contributor for Hearts, including strong scoring form that helped Hearts stay near the top of the table in late 2025, and he spoke about bouncing back from a temporary dip in form as the club sought consistency [news.stv.tv:5].
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He has also been involved with Scotland duties in the past, with periodic updates about international call-ups and World Cup consideration, though competition for places has been intense and he has not always featured in every squad [news.stv.tv:2].
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For broader context, Shankland has captained Hearts and has been a focal point of the attack, with reports around late 2025 noting his continued influence when fit, and his omission from some Scotland squads has been a recurring theme in the national-team discussions [news.stv.tv:2][news.stv.tv:5].
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headlines from a couple of reliable outlets and summarize any developments post-May 2026, or focus on a specific timeframe (e.g., last 60 days) and provide concise bullet points.