Luxembourg v Scotland: Andrew Shinnie drafted straight into starting line-up
INVERNESS midfielder Andrew Shinnie has been handed his Scotland debut in tonight’s friendly in Luxembourg after he was drafted into the squad on Sunday.
The former Rangers trainee, who has six Clydesdale Bank Premier League goals and five assists this season, was called up following nine call-offs at the weekend.
Caretaker manager Billy Stark has named both Kenny Miller and Jordan Rhodes in his starting line-up, suggesting he will break with sacked boss Craig Levein’s recent convention and employ a 4-4-2 formation.
Matt Gilks starts in goal in the absence of Allan McGregor while Blackburn’s Grant Hanley lines up in a back four also featuring Steven Whittaker, Paul Dixon and Christophe Berra.
Darren Fletcher, Charlie Mulgrew and Steven Naismith join Shinnie in midfield.
The match is live on ESPN and BBC Radio Scotland.
Scotland team to face Luxembourg:
Matt Gilks
Paul Dixon
Grant Hanley
Christophe Berra
Steven Whittaker
Darren Fletcher
Charlie Mulgrew
Andrew Shinnie
Steven Naismith
Kenny Miller
Jordan Rhodes
Substitutes:
Darren Barr
Leigh Griffiths
Liam Kelly
Murray Davidson
Cammy Bell (GK)
Andy Webster
Craig Samson (GK)
Kris Commons