SAINTS defender Danny Fox has been recalled to the Scotland squad.

The left back has been selected by ex-St Mary’s boss Gordon Strachan for the squad for Scotland’s World Cup qualifier against Croatia.

Wolves striker Leigh Griffiths – who scored almost 30 goals for Hibernian in 2012/13 - is also in the squad for the game in Zagreb on June 7.

There are also first call-ups for Celtic's Tony Watt and Dundee United midfielder Stuart Armstrong, as well as Gordon Greer of Brighton and Aberdeen's Ryan Jack.

One notable absentee from the squad is veteran striker Kenny Miller.

Strachan said: "Kenny has been injured for over a month with a hamstring problem.

"I spoke to Kenny last week and it would be better for him to rest his hamstring because he could come over here and there's no guarantee that he would play.

"We will see him in the next squad and he's happy with that."

As well as Watt, Celtic are represented by skipper Scott Brown and James Forrest, although Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons were not included.

Strachan said: "There are five Celtic players that could have been chosen.

"Charlie Mulgrew is not going to be there because he's getting married.

"Charlie and Kris have played a lot of games this year for Celtic.

"I've kept in touch with Lenny (Neil Lennon) over the five players and he feels that Forrest, Brown and Watt probably need a game and the other two probably need a rest.

"That's the reason behind that."

Goalkeepers: Matt Gilks (Blackpool), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Besiktas).

Defenders: Gary Caldwell (Wigan Athletic), Danny Fox (Southampton), Gordon Greer (Brighton and Hove Albion), Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Hutton (Real Mallorca), Russell Martin (Norwich City), Lee Wallace (Rangers), Andy Webster (Hearts), Steven Whittaker (Norwich City).

Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Dundee United), Liam Bridcutt (Brighton and Hove Albion), Scott Brown (Celtic), Chris Burke (Birmingham City), Craig Conway (Cardiff City), James Forrest (Celtic), Ryan Jack (Aberdeen), Gary Mackay-Steven (Dundee United), James McArthur (Wigan Athletic), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion), Steven Naismith (Everton), Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City).

Forwards: Leigh Griffiths (Hibernian), Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic), Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers), Tony Watt (Celtic).