on 22 February 2020 due to Jason Shackell being dropped from the squad. He continued in his role as Captain as Shackell remained out of the team. Lincoln City On 7 August 2020, Bridcutt joined Lincoln City permanently following his expiration of his contract at Nottingham Forest. He would make his first appearance as a permanent member of the team, coming off the bench in a 5-0 win against Bradford City in the EFL Cup second round. It was revealed on 18 May 2022 that he had been offered a new contract at Lincoln City. On the 27 June 2022, Lincoln confirmed that Bridcutt would be leaving the club after two-and-a-half seasons. International career Bridcutt qualifies to play for Scotland through his Edinburgh-born grandfather. On 7 March 2013, Bridcutt was named in Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Wales and Serbia. He gained his first Scotland cap in the game versus Serbia on 26 March 2013. After regaining his form whilst at Leeds United, Bridcutt regained his place in the Scotland squad on 10 March 2016 for a friendly against Denmark. He was called up alongside teammate Liam Cooper who made the squad for the first time. On 29 March 2016, Bridcutt played against Denmark in a 1–0 victory, and was subject to heavy criticism from Denmark Manager Age Hareide for a challenge on Denmark defender Erik Sviatchenko which only earned Bricutt a yellow card. Career statistics Honours Brighton & Hove Albion Football League One: 2010–11 See also List of Scotland international footballers born outside Scotland References External links 1989 births Living people Sportspeople from Reading, Berkshire English footballers Scottish footballers Scotland international footballers Association football midfielders Chelsea F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players Watford F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players Black British sportsmen English people of Scottish descent Leeds United F.C. players Nottingham Forest F.C. players Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Footballers from Berkshire