BLACKBURN Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes came on as a substitute in Scotland’s 6-1 win over Gibraltar - as former Burnley forward Steven Fletcher netted the country’s first hat-trick for 46 years.

Rhodes was named on the bench on his recall to the Scotland squad and came on for Steven Naismith in the 66th minute, when Gordon Strachan’s side were already 4-1 up.

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Scotland though had previously had to bounce back from the shock of conceding Gibraltar’s first ever competitive goal.

Fletcher quadrupled his international goals tally to become the first Scotland player to net a treble since Colin Stein hit four against Cyprus in 1969.

Strachan sprung a surprise by naming just one centre back in his team and saw Lee Casciaro race through to strike a 19th-minute equaliser.

Shaun Maloney had put Scotland ahead with a penalty and the same man netted a spot kick to make it 3-1 after Fletcher had restored the home side’s lead. Naismith then scored to make it 4-1 at half time.

Strachan brought on former Blackburn Rovers centre back Gordon Greer at the break and later introduced Rhodes, who fired an effort into the side-netting.

Fletcher scored his second of the game before Rhodes had a shot saved.

The Rovers striker missed a late sitter after Fletcher had completed his hat-trick.