Fresh from their latest Euro 2024 qualifying victory over Cyprus in Larnaca on Friday night, Scotland are back in action against England as part of the 150th Anniversary of the oldest international fixture in football.
Steve Clarke’s side come into the match in excellent form; undefeated in ELEVEN qualifiers - the longest run in Europe. The Scots have also won five consecutive international games in all competitions, while scoring two goals in each match, for the first time since 1949.
England - under the leadership of Gareth Southgate - are also on course to qualify for next summer’s European Championships in Germany.
The two nations will meet for a special heritage friendly at Hampden Park this evening - three years on from their goalless draw at Wembley during UEFA Euro 2020.
Here is how we expect the Scotland starting XI to look for tonight’s contest against the ‘Auld Enemy’:
5. CB - John Souttar
Steve Clarke is likely to stick with his preferred back three, but Jack Hendry could potentially drop out with ball-playing Rangers centre-back in line to make his first Scotland start since June 2022 vs Armenia. | Getty Images
6. CB - Kieran Tierney
His loan move to La Liga with Real Sociedad is sure to act as a huge positive for Scotland in terms of his fitness after being bombed out of the Arsenal squad by Mikael Arteta. | Getty Images
7. LWB - Andrew Robertson
The skipper put in another assured display against Cyprus and has formed a strong relationship and understanding with Tierney, who is capable of over-lapping. | Getty Images
8. CM - Scott McTominay
The Tartan Army fans’ favourite took his tally to six goals for the qualifying campaign by scoring the opener in Friday’s 3-0 win over Cyprus. An important presence in midfield and a real driving force. | Getty Images