Scotland are back in Nations League action this week as they meet Greece in a relegation playoff double header, beginning with the first leg in Piraeus on Thursday (kick off. 7.45pm).
With Ben Doak, Ryan Gauld and Lewis Morgan all ruled out of the squad through injury, teenage talents such as Lennon Miller and James Wilson have both been handed a senior international call-ups after impressive performances for Motherwell and Hearts respectively.
The third player under the age of 20 to be drafted into the squad by Steve Clarke in the last 12 months, Tartan Army fans will be keeping an eye on Scot Gemmill’s under-21 squad this coming week as they look to see which other young talents could emerge as big players for Scotland in the months and years to come.
Here are 13 players who could be next in line to follow in the footsteps of Miller and Wilson and make it into the Scotland senior squad in the months to come.
9. Harrison McMahon - Chelsea
A hard-working, versatile midfielder is English born, but was recently called-up to the Scotland under-19 squad after impressing in the Premier League 2 campaign for Chelsea. Could he follow in the footsteps of former Stamford Bridge youngster Billy Gilmour? | Getty Images
10. Lyall Cameron - Dundee
The Rangers-bound midfielder is an under-21 regular, playing eight times for Scot Gemmill's side. Has nine goal contributions in 28 games for Dundee this year, and will be eyeing an international call-up if he can hit the ground running at Ibrox next season. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Bailey Rice - Rangers
Touted as one of Rangers' most highly-rated young talents for a over a year, Rice finally broke into the Ibrox first team picture this season, making his Europa League debut in the 2-1 defeat to Old Trafford. A mature performer, the 18-year-old was recently handed a maiden call-up to the Scotland under-21 squad, and will hope to be handed more opportunities to impress in the weeks and months to come. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. David Watson - Kilmarnock
One of Scotland's most promising young talents, the goal scoring midfielder won the SWFA young player of the year in 2024. Hasn't quite replicated his impressive form in this current season, where his game time has been restricted to just 17 starts. Remains one of the most promising young Scots nonetheless, and at just 20, has his best years ahead of him. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group