It is more than 22 years since the country were last at a tournament. In that time there has been some success – the Kirin Cup anyone? But more than anything Scotland fans have had to suffer on the football pitch. Whether it was glorious failure, straightforward failure or embarrassing failure.
The domestic game and everything around it will take a back seat as fans concentrate on 7.45pm and kick-off in Belgrade.
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5. Wilshere on future
Jack Wilshere has opened up on his future. The ex-Arsenal midfielder has been linked with a move to Rangers and said he is willing to keep his options open but wouldn’t play for Spurs. He said: "It is important to find a club where I am going to play, be an important player and be happy. I don't want to rush into anything.” (Super6 podcast) Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
6. Tadic on Scotland clash
Serbia star Dusan Tadic has said there are no favourites for tonight’s clash with Scotland for a place in Euro 2020. He said: "There are no favourites in finals like this, it's always 50-50. It doesn't matter if one team has more or less quality, there are no favourites in finals." (Various) Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
7. Clarke "mulling over" Scotland options
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has admitted he is still “mulling over” one or two positions in his starting XI for the Euro 2020 play-off clash with Serbia. With Ryan Fraser out it has caused the manager to have a rethink with a couple of options experimented with in training. (The Scotsman) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group / SFA
8. Ross' Hibs injury blow
Hibs boss Jack Ross has suffered a double injury blow with the news both Kyle Magennis and Lewis Stevenson are both out of Sunday’s Betfred Cup clash with Dundee. The duo could also miss the league game with Celtic. (Evening News) Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group