# Luis Binks: Scotland call-up focus

> Brondby defender Luis Binks confirms Scotland was always his choice, ready to make impact in new squad under Pocognoli
- Title: Luis Binks: Scotland call-up focus · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Brondby defender Luis Binks confirms Scotland was always his choice, ready to make impact in new squad under Pocognoli Binks has played for Scotland at youth…
- Keywords: luis binks, brondby, scotland, sebastien pocognoli, nations league, scottish football, defender, scotland squad, sports, Luis, Binks, call-up
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13590964/luis-binks-scotland-was-always-the-one-for-me-brondby-defender-determined-to-make-mark-in-first-squad
- Author: Luke Shanley and Alison Conroy
- Published: 2026-09-23T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: luis binks, brondby, scotland, sebastien pocognoli, nations league, scottish football, defender, scotland squad, sports
## Binks' Scotland loyalty
Luis Binks played under-21 for Scotland and England but chose Scotland for senior team after years of wanting to play for them

> I wanted to play for Scotland for years and now the opportunity has come, I'm just really proud
## New Scotland squad
Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad includes six new players for Nations League games against Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Switzerland
## Binks' past connection
Binks trained with Aaron Hickey in Bologna years ago when Hickey was called up for Scotland

> I could play for the 21s at the time and nothing ever coming up but it was always Scotland was always the one for me
## Scotland's Nations League status
Scotland was demoted from Nations League A after play-off loss to Greece and returns to second tier this year
## Binks' manager experience
Binks has recently had a new manager at Brondby and understands the transition period for new coaching staff

> It's been early days but everyone is fully on board and believes in what we can do as a country
## Upcoming fixtures
Scotland faces Slovenia on September 26, then Switzerland on September 29, North Macedonia on October 3, and Slovenia again on October 6
## Binks' team role
Binks is one of six defenders in Pocognoli's first Scotland squad with a focus on Nations League competition
## Binks' motivation
Binks emphasizes the team culture and feeling of belonging he experienced with Scotland during youth training

> Going back years ago, under 16s when I went away with Scotland, the vibe was just so good
## Key takeaway

Binks has played for Scotland at youth level but chose senior team after years of wanting to represent