Blackpool winger Rob Apter has been selected by Scotland’s U21s for their upcoming UEFA Under-21 EURO 2025 qualifiers.

Scott Gemmill’s side come up against Belgium at Hearts’ Tynecastle Stadium on October 11, before travelling to Kazakhstan a few days later.

After previously featuring for Scotland U19s, Apter made the step up in age group at the end of last season following an impressive campaign on loan with Tranmere Rovers in League Two.

The Seasiders man was given minutes off the bench in Tartan Army’s 2-1 defeat to Spain last month, after also featuring in the two games prior.

Scotland currently sit second in Group B as they look to qualify in next summer’s tournament in Slovakia.

Apter, who recently scored his first goal for Blackpool, may not be the only person in Steve Bruce’s squad to head off on international duty.

Zac Ashworth has previously been selected by Wales U21s, with a game against Czech Republic awaiting Matt Jones’ side next week.

Meanwhile, if fit following a shoulder injury, Dom Ballard could also be on duty with England U20s, after finding the back of the net in last month’s meeting with Turkey.

For next Saturday’s game away to Bristol Rovers to be postponed, either the Seasiders or their opponents need at least three players to be called up.