Every Scottish football fan would love to be in Steve Clarke' s shoes as he picks the team for the Czech Republic game and the likelihood is that whatever team the Scotland boss selects he will annoy some elements of the support who think ‘Player X’ should be starting ahead of ‘Player Y’, while there will be an incredulity that ‘Player A’ is not playing.
Clarke has fostered a strong group and a strong team spirit, with a number of players he is loyal to. However, with the tournament one year on more individuals have put themselves into the discussion.
We have suggested one, exciting XI the Scotland boss could pick for the Euro 2020 opener at Hampden Park. Will it be the one he does pick, however?
9. AM: John McGinn
The second name on the team sheet. If a player one epitomises the identity Scotland should have it is the former St Mirren ace. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke
10. ST: Che Adams
A rounded striker. Can score, can run, can press and can link. A real boost getting him to commit to Scotland. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke
11. ST: Lyndon Dykes
For the opening game, why don’t we field two strikers and get in the face of the Czechs. Dykes does that brilliantly. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke