It may seem like a lifetime ago since Scotland's men sealed qualification for their first World Cup finals since 1998, but now the build-up begins in earnest. The first of three confirmed warm-ups takes place on Saturday as fellow finalists Japan come to Hampden Park. Steve Clarke has named his squad for those friendlies, but four months have passed since Scotland last played, so form and fitness will have fluctuated in that time. How the head coach might approach it is anyone's guess, but what would you do if you were him?

Source: BBC March 27, 2026 08:42 UTC