The Scotland manager has stood by a tried and now trusted defensive formula which allows him to pair Kieran Tierney and Andrew Robertson in the same side, and the system continues but with a tweak in personnel enforced by Grant Hanley’s suspension.
There are others too as the manager places faith in a starting XI seeking to steer the nation another step closer to the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
9. MC - Billy Gilmour
A sixth cap for the young Chelsea midfielder, currently on loan at Norwich. Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. CF - Che Adams
Born in Leicester, the Southampton forward qualifies for Scotland via his mother's parents. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
11. ST - Lyndon Dykes
Queen's Park Rangers striker scored the last goal at Hampden for Steve Clarke's side to see off Moldova. Photo: Ian MacNicol
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