Steve Clarke’s side was rocked on Wednesday afternoon after it was revealed six players would be absent from the upcoming international triple-header, including tonight’s crucial match at Hampden.
Stuart Armstrong tested positive for Covid-19, which also forced Ryan Christie and Kieran Tierney into self-isolation after they’d been in close contact with their former Celtic team-mate. They were joined on the absence sheet by Liam Palmer, Scott McKenna and Oliver Burke, all of whom had to drop out due to injury.
It’s hardly the ideal preparation for Scotland’s biggest match in over two decades as they try to make it back to an international tournament for the first time since France ‘98.
However, as our readers have demonstrated with their team selections, there is more than enough talent left in the squad to find victory tonight.
5. CB - Ryan Porteous
Scotland supporters are overwhelmingly backing the Hibs defender to make his Scotland debut tonight. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
6. MC - Scott McTominay
The deeper of the central midfield two will be the Manchester United star. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
7. MR - Ryan Fraser
More at home on the left, but may have to start here as he's the only winger left in a squad that has a plethora of left-footed central midfielders. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. MC - John McGinn
The Aston Villa midfielder should be the more advanced of the midfield two, according to our readers. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group