With the domestic season wrapping up and no other competitive internationals scheduled before June, Steve Clarke will already have a very good idea of who will be in his 23-man squad for this summer’s Euros.
However, it does appear the national team boss will have at least another couple of places to decide with Uefa likely to allow squads to be extended to either 25 or 26 players.
If we can assume that the last Scotland squad for the World Cup qualification triple-header against Austria, Israel and Faroe Islands was made up of players highly likely to be on the bus to Hampden, then that leaves around another dozen promising hopefuls who could find themselves squeezing into the final unit.
We look at each of those candidates...
. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 10: Celtic's David Turnbull celebrates his goal to make it 2-0 with James Forrest during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Livingston at Celtic Park, on April 10, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 10: Celtic's David Turnbull celebrates his goal to make it 2-0 with James Forrest during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Livingston at Celtic Park, on April 10, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
. David Turnbull
Considering his superior form over either Ryan Christie or Callum McGregor this season, he may be among the first in line at a call-up if squads are extended. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Ryan Gauld
It would likely be only one of Turnbull or Gauld brought in as an extra central playmaker. The Farense midfielder has experience on his side. Photo: SNS Group Bruce White
. Oli Burke
The Sheffield United attacker has been in recent squads, while his relative versatility (he can play up front or on the wing) may work in his favour. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group / SFA
9. Liam Cooper
With Declan Gallagher not seeing a minute of action in the last squad and struggling for regular playing time at Motherwell, Cooper may be included even if squads aren't extended. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
10. Liam Kelly
Four goalkeepers would certainly appear to be overkill, but with the ongoing presence of Covid-19 it may be a requirement in case of any breakouts. If so, the Motherwell stopper is first in line. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
11. Billy Gilmour
The Chelsea youngster is seen as a prodigious talent and one that will frequent Scotland squads for years to come. Clarke may elect to take him for the experience. Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. Ryan Porteous
Similar to Gilmour but, unlike the teenager, the young Hibs centre-back has actually been included in a Scotland squad this season. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group