Despite being in the current squad, David Marshall has decided to retire from international football.
Four goalkeepers were selected for the World Cup play-offs and three Nations League games.
He decided to end his career in Scotland after the World Cup loss.
He told the Scottish FA that he had been thinking about it for a long time.
The more I thought about it, the more I believed it was the right thing to do.
Marshall said the "overriding factor in my decision" was clearing the way for Motherwell's Liam Kelly and St Johnstone's Zander Clark to "benefit from the experience of supporting" first-
He has memories of playing for Scotland that will last a lifetime, but he also knows what it's like to be a young goalkeeper.
In 2004 he made his international debut in a friendly against Hungary, but in the Euro finals he was beaten by Croatia.
Scotland's Euro 2020 spot was sealed when he saved a penalty shoot-out in Belgrade.
He signed a six-month deal with Queens Park Rangers in January, only for his domestic season to be ended by injury in March.
Marshall still has a lot to offer, according to Scotland head coach Steve Clarke.
It was an easy decision to bring David back in, he said. He quickly re-established himself in the team, playing a significant part in our qualification for the Euros, not just with that unforgettable penalty save but by being a reliable and reassuring presence in goal.
Three top-class goalkeepers competed against each other in the same era in Craig, David and Allan.
Craig is determined to carry on for as long as he can. Even though I know David still has a lot to contribute as a goalkeeper, I respect his decision.
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