Scotland will complete their Nations League Group A1 campaign later this month with a double-header against Croatia and Poland as they look to stave off relegation from the competition.
A morale-boosting point against Portugal in the last round of fixtures provided some much-needed encouragement for Steve Clarke’s side, and they’ll now head into both games knowing they can still avoid dropping into League B, starting with the visit of Croatia to Hampden Park on November 15.
Clarke was forced to go into the last international camp without 10 players, as the likes of John McGinn, Kieran Tierney and Scott McKenna all sat out due to various injuries. However, the 61-year-old head coach has been handed a monumental boost for the upcoming games after seeing several of his regular squad members make a return to fitness in recent weeks.
Here are the 11 players The Scotsman are tipping to make a return to the squad this month after missing the last international camp.
9. Lawrence Shankland
Has struggled in front of goal this season for Hearts, but is an important player for Scotland. Missed last month's camp with an injury, but will likely return to the squad when it is announced on Monday. | SNS Group
10. Jack Hendry
Made his first appearance for Al-Ettifaq last week after picking up an injury in pre-season. A regular starter under Steve Clarke, Hendry will hope to make his first Scotland appearance since the Euros in the summer. | SNS Group
11. Ross McCrorie
Made his international debut in June after being included in the Scotland squad for the Euros in Germany, but has been unable to be involved recently due to injury. He's featured for Bristol City over the last fortnight though and will be available for international selection this month. | SNS Group