Scotland return to international action next month as they look to continue their strong start to the World Cup qualifying campaign against Greece and Belarus at Hampden Park.
With four points collected from their opening two World Cup qualifying games against Denmark and Belarus in September, Scotland and their supporters are gaining belief that they can finally end their 28-year exile from the tournament.
Scheduled to be announced on Tuesday, fans will soon discover the squad Steve Clarke has picked, with a number of players hoping they have done enough to warrant a maiden call-up, or recall, ahead of next month’s double header. But which Scottish stars have put their name in the frame for October’s World Cup qualifying squad?
5. Lawrence Shankland - Hearts
It's coming up to a year since the Hearts skipper last played for Scotland. However, with seven goals already at Tynecastle this season, he's surely knocking on the door for a well-earned recall. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Scott Bain - Falkirk
Capped three times by Scotland already, Bain would be forgiven if he thought his international career had ended long ago. That said, Steve Clarke is struggling for options in goal. Angus Gunn is the third choice at Nottingham Forest, Craig Gordon is still injured, Zander Clark has lost his place at Hearts, and Liam Kelly is yet to play a league game this season for Rangers. Meanwhile, Bain is playing regularly at Falkirk and has the highest saves per 90 (4.3) in the Scottish Premiership. Too late for an international recall? Stranger things have happened. | Michael Gillen Photo: Michael Gillen
7. Tommy Conway - Middlesbrough
A surprise omission from the last Scotland squad, the Middlesbrough striker is in good form at the Riverside Stadium, playing regularly with the Teessiders top of the league and unbeaten in seven EFL Championship games. | Richard Sellers Photo: Richard Sellers
8. Fraser Hornby - Darmstadt
Hornby is Scotland under-21s' record signing, but has been a forgotten man in recent seasons. However, he's finding his groove with 2. Bundesliga side Darmstadt this season, with four goal contributions in seven games. A wildcard striker option? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group