Chris Iwelumo, the Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, has been called-up to the Scotland squad for next week's World Cup qualifier against Norway.

The 30-year-old has been rewarded for form that has seen him score eight goals in seven matches this season. There is also a recall for Jamie McAllister, the Bristol City defender, whose only cap came against Trinidad & Tobago more than four years ago.

Iwelumo, who was born in Coatbridge and is half Nigerian, played for Scotland B last year in a 1-1 friendly draw against the Republic of Ireland. He scored a hat-trick in his last appearance for Coca-Cola Championship leaders but was also sent off, earning himself a three-match ban.

Iwelumo won't have played for three weeks by the time Scotland kick-off against Norway and he expressed his fear this would scupper his chances of a call-up. But George Burley, the Scotland manager, believes he has done enough to warrant inclusion.

There was no place in the squad for Michael Stewart, the Hearts midfielder, who Burley had said last week would definitely be included. Also omitted is Garry O'Connor, the Birmingham City striker, and Callum Davidson, the Preston North End defender, while Alan Hutton, the Tottenham Hotspur full-back, is still injured.

Despite losing his Rangers place to Neil Alexander, goalkeeper Allan McGregor has retained his place in the squad.

Scotland squad for World Cup Group 9 qualifier against Norway on October 11 at Hampden Park: Gordon (Sunderland), McGregor (Rangers), Marshall (Norwich); Alexander (Burnley), Barr (Falkirk), Berra (Hearts), Broadfoot (Rangers), Caldwell (Celtic), McAllister (Bristol City), Naysmith (Sheffield United), Weir (Rangers);Brown (Celtic), Commons (Derby) Fletcher (Manchester United), Hartley (Celtic), Maloney (Celtic), Morrison (West Brom), Robson (Celtic), Thomson (Rangers); Boyd (Rangers), Clarkson (Motherwell); Fletcher (Hibernian), Iwelumo (Wolves), McFadden (Birmingham City), Miller (Rangers).