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Scotland's defender #06 Liam Cooper fights for the ball with France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe during the friendly football match between France and Scotland at Pierre-Mauroy stadium, in Villeneuve-D'Ascq, northern France, on October 17, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland boss comes to Liam Cooper's defence

FALSE HOPE: As Erling Haaland celebrates putting Norway ahead from the penalty spot. Photo by HEIKO JUNGE/NTB/AFP via Getty Images.

Dream Cooper return after spectacular turnaround

ON THE BENCH: Whites captain Liam Cooper. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Leeds United defender forced to wait before making return

RETURN: For Leeds United captain Liam Cooper for club and now country. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Cooper receives international call-up upon Whites return

MAIN MEN - Leeds United skipper and Liverpool's Andy Robertson played vital roles in keeping Spain at bay in the late stages of Scotland's famous 2-0 Hampden Park win. Pic: Getty

'Main man' is undervalued

KEY ROLE: Played by Leeds United's Weston McKennie, centre, pictured winning a header as part of a 1-0 victory for the USA against El Salvador in which the Whites midfielder provided the match-winning assist. Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images.

Eyes peeled ahead of possible timely Leeds injury return after duo's success

SQUAD NAMED: By Scotland boss Steve Clarke, right. Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Imminent Leeds fitness boost likely as injured star gets international call

STARTING: Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips as England take on Hungary in the Nations League at Molineux. Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images.

Kalvin Phillips gets his wish as run for Whites attacker continues

BIG DATE: For Leeds United captain and Scotland international defender Liam Cooper, pictured before Wednesday night's clash against Armenia at Hampden Park. Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images.

Steve Clarke reveals why Liam Cooper has left Scotland camp and sends a message

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper consoles John McGinn after Scotland are defeated 3-1 by Ukraine in the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final. Pic: Mark Runnacles.

Heartbreak for Cooper as Qatar 2022 dream ends

FURTHER BOOST: For Leeds United captain Liam Cooper, above, on the back of helping his Whites to Premier League safety. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Further celebration for Whites captain Cooper after leading Whites to safety

MARCH TARGET - Marcelo Bielsa hoped Leeds United captain Liam Cooper would be back for March, when Scotland face two games regardless of their play-off result. Pic: Getty

Cooper's second potential March international

BIG NIGHT - Leeds United's Liam Cooper and Aston Villa's John McGinn of Scotland pictured with Kasper Hjulmand, head coach of Denmark. Pic: Getty

'Strong, fearless and a leader'

INSPIRED: Scotland international defender and Leeds United captain Liam Cooper. Photo by MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images.

Cooper optimistic about completing next step forward and hails Hampden roar

LATEST CALL UP: To the Scotland squad for Leeds United captain Liam Cooper, above. Photo by MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images.

Liam Cooper bags latest Scotland call for crunch World Cup qualifiers

INTERNATIONAL PAIR - Leeds United new boy Daniel James and stalwart Stuart Dallas have been called up by Wales and Northern Ireland respectively for their October games. Pic: Getty

Leeds quartet called up for national teams

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper, centre. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images.

Cooper starts Euros opener as Scotland lose Tierney to injury

Scotland captain Andrew Robertson warms up at Hampden Park. Pic: Getty

Scotland captain Robertson makes Cooper 'Bielsa-ball' quip

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper in action against Southampton. Pic: Getty

Liam Cooper heading to Euros with Scotland

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper. Pic: Getty

Cooper back in training after recent absence

Leeds United defender Liam Cooper. Pic: Getty

'He's not available' - Cooper left out of Scotland squad

CAPTAIN: Leeds United's Stuart Dallas, right, in Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifiers play-off final against Slovakia in which he earned his 50th cap. Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images.

Late heartache as Dallas captains Northern Ireland in Vienna

STARTING: Leeds United captain Liam Cooper, centre. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images.

Cooper starts for Scotland on busy day of internationals for Whites

MISSING: Leeds United captain Liam Cooper, centre. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images.

Cooper joins Llorente on injury list

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper in action for Scotland.

Leeds trio complete international action as attention turns to Liverpool

WAITING IN THE WINGS: Leeds United captain Liam Cooper, centre, could be handed a third cap for Scotland against the Czech Republic on Monday night. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images.

Pressure on as Cooper and Scots prepare for Czechs

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper in action for Scotland. (PA)

Scotland hoping Liam Cooper can bring 'Bielsa magic' to Nations League

STEVE BRUCE: "We are playing one of the biggest clubs in Europe."

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