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’:
9. CM - Callum McGregor
Celtic’s captain adds further leadership qualities to a squad brimming with talent, particularly in the middle of the park. Often does plenty of the dirty work. | Getty Images
10. CAM - Stuart Armstrong
Has been used as a starter and as a substitute regularly during Clarke’s tenure and the Southampton playmaker could be in contention to feature from the outset against opposition players he faces most weeks in the Premier League. | Getty Images
11. CAM - John McGinn
Took his Scotland tally to 17 goals in 57 caps against Cyprus and is now just one goal behind Kenny Miller and two off Ally McCoist in the nation’s all-time scoring charts. A key figure in the side. | Getty Images
12. CF - Lyndon Dykes
The QPR frontman offers more of a physical presence than Che Adams, who had a fairly quiet game against Cyprus. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he was chosen to lead the line. | Getty Images