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Derek McInnes insists Lawrence Shankland’s Scotland snub won’t knock the swagger out of the striker’s stunning return to form at Hearts. ‌

The Jambos boss believes the omission of the 30-year-old from national gaffer Steve Clarke’s 23-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus is no shock despite the hitman firing seven goals this term and reestablishing himself as the Tynecastle talisman. ‌

McInnes is adamant Shankland can still land a place at the finals in America next summer by continuing to make the headlines on Gorgie. ‌

He said: “No, I’m not surprised. I’d like Lawrence to be involved with the squad and I’m sure Lawrence and anybody else who aren’t in the squad will be disappointed.

“I think it’s important that all these Scottish play

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