{
  "id": 7333027,
  "title": "Vrancken on Scotland squad, cup derby & facing Falkirk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/vrancken-on-scotland-squad-cup-derby-facing-falkirk",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:17:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vrancken-scotland-squad-cup-derby-141228455.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has discussed his team's upcoming fixtures and Scotland squad prospects with the media ahead of their Scottish Premiership match against Falkirk. Vrancken expressed confidence that several Hearts players will feature in the upcoming Scotland national team selection, which will be announced by new coach Sebastien Pocognoli. While the team is looking forward to the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hibernian, their primary focus remains the Falkirk clash.\n\nVrancken dismissed the idea that Celtic's exit from the cup competition would make it any easier for the other teams, emphasizing that every team remains capable of winning based on their performance on the day. He expects winger Calvin Miller, who recently joined Hearts from Falkirk, to receive a warm welcome from the fans, as they appreciate his contributions at Falkirk.\n\nThe squad for the Falkirk match will be the same as the one that participated in the cup victory over Stenhousemuir on Friday. Midfielder Tomas Magnusson was feeling unwell during that match, but Vrancken will assess his condition tomorrow before deciding whether he will be fit to play. Heart's coach was pleased with JJ Williams' first start and his performance, as well as the striker's ability to connect with his teammates, which he highlighted while scoring in the victory over Stenhousemuir.",
  "summary": "Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has been talking to the media as he prepares his side for Tuesday's Scottish Premiership visit to Falkirk. Vrancken is \"confident there will be a few Hearts players\" in the Scotland squad due to be announced by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Time for Pocognoli to pick - will it be a new-look Scotland squad?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/time-for-pocognoli-to-pick-will-it-be-a-new-look-scotland-squad",
        "published": "2026-09-14T09:21:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Time for Pocognoli to pick - who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/time-for-pocognoli-to-pick-who-could-be-named-in-new-look-scotland-7290000",
        "published": "2026-09-14T09:50:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}