Former Town man called up for Scotland squad

A former Spireites defender is hoping to make his senior international debut next month.
FOOTBALL Chesterfield FC v Exeter at Proact Stadium. Pictured is Liam Cooper.FOOTBALL Chesterfield FC v Exeter at Proact Stadium. Pictured is Liam Cooper.
FOOTBALL Chesterfield FC v Exeter at Proact Stadium. Pictured is Liam Cooper.

Liam Cooper has been recalled by Scotland, having twice before been in the squad without playing.

The centre-half left the Proact in 2014 to join Leeds United, for whom he’s since made 100 appearances.

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His performances this season have evidently impressed Scotland head coach Gordon Strachan, who has called him up for the October games against Slovakia and Slovenia.

Strachan said: “He’s playing well in a winning team and is a big influence, so he deserves to be there.”

Cooper, 26, joined Chesterfield initially on loan in November 2012 before sealing a permanent move in January 2013 and helping them to a League Two title.