This summer’s European Championships will be a different tournament to usual ones we’ve seen in the past – and not just because Scotland are among the teams for the first time in 25 years.
With more teams than before and spread around the entire continent rather than limited to one or two host countries, the special 60th anniversary edition of the tournament is a little bit different – it’s also called Euro 2020 and being held in 2021 too.
There will be fewer fans than usual at the tournament too but another key change, however, is participating nations will be allowed to take 26 players as part of their squad, rather than the usual 23.
But with extra space opening in Steve Clarke’s squad, who will be the lucky few to benefit from the move?
We’ve picked out the fringe players who might have an eye of sneaking into one of the recently opened up spots and forcing their selection.
With guaranteed games at Hampden and Wembley, and Scotland based in Middlesbrough for the opening stages, who will be added to the party and occupying the extra seats on the bus?
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13. John Souttar
Souttar was making steps towards international honours before his injury woes struck. Perhaps still an outside bet for a place with central defence a competitive position for Scotland, but the additional capacity in the squad will do his chances no harm. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
14. Lewis Ferguson
Another under-21 who could make the progression into the senior ranks and at a position where there is a space after Ryan Jack's unfortunate injury, Ferguson has had an up and down season with Aberdeen but could have one eye on following his uncle Barry and dad Derek in joining up in the full international squad. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
15. Paul Hanlon
Another who has been on the verge of senior involvement after steady showings for Scot Gemmil's under-21s, the Hibs centre-back could take one of the extra spaces but with Stuart Findlay, Liam Cooper, Declan Gallagher and Jack Hendry ahead of him - not to mention team-mate Porteous, seats 24, 25 and 26 might be his only chance this summer. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group