Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says his team selections for this month's friendlies might surprise a few people. With this summer's World Cup fast approaching, Scotland host Japan at Hampden on Saturday before taking on Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday. With the likes of Scott McTominay and John McGinn only recently back from injuries, Clarke hinted at opportunities for fringe members of his squad. "Both matches will be important in terms of preparation for the World Cup games. "For us it's looking at one or two things that are different, looking at one or two different personnel across the squad trying to use as many players as we can and yet get as positive results that we can."

Source: Express March 28, 2026 00:04 UTC