Rae and Dorrans called up for Scots' showdown
Cardiff City's Gavin Rae called up to Scotland squad
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Gavin Rae and Graham Dorrans have been called up by Scotland for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Holland.
The pair have been included due to James McFadden's suspension and Scott Brown's ankle injury; both picked up in the 2-0 win over Macedonia.
Brown was forced off near the conclusion of Saturday's match, but he could still play against Holland after tests revealed his injury was not as bad as first feared.
Rae, who plays for Cardiff City, has featured sparingly for the Tartan Army, earning 14 caps over an eight-year international career.
He was a member of the side that lost 6-0 to Holland in the 2004 European Championship playoffs.
Dorrans inclusion represents his first senior call-up, after playing five times for Scotland's under-21 side.
The 22-year-old has played regularly for West Bromwich Albion since his £200,000 move from Livingston in 2008.
The squad have also been boosted by the return of defender Gary Caldwell from suspension, after his dismissal in the 4-0 defeat to Norway.
Scotland need to win Wednesday's match at Hampden Park if they are to stand a chance of reaching the World Cup in South Africa next year.