Steve Clarke confirms former Hearts keeper to start for Scotland against San Marino
According to Sky Sports, Clarke confirmed the change is a "pre-planned move" as the national team boss rotates his squad for the home clash against Group I's bottom-placed side.
McLaughlin will earn his second cap - his first in a competitive game - after making his debut in last summer's friendly defeat to Mexico.
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Hide AdThe 32-year-old impressed for Hearts as he made over 35 appearances during the 2017/18 season, before signing for Jack Ross' Sunderland. McLaughlin has continued as number one this season, despite the North East side's difficult start to the season which recently culminated in Ross' firing.