Is this Scotland's starting XI for World Cup qualifier against Austria?
Our prediction for the Scotland starting XI against Austria this coming Thursday
Steve Clarke and his men begin their bid to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar this coming Thursday as Austria are the visitors to Hampden Park.
Immediately followed by an away trip to Israel and a home encounter with the Faroe Islands, the national team will be hoping for a maximum nine points from the three contests as they aim to get their qualification campaign off to a flyer.
It will be a tricky opening contest for the hosts, especially after it was learned earlier this week that Austria will be able to bring the majority of their German-based players due to the country taking the United Kingdom off their quarantine list.
There is plenty to ponder for Clarke, who will take charge of his first match in four months. A few new faces have come into the squad since then, but will any of them make the starting XI?
5. RWB - Stephen O'Donnell
Another player who has the trust of Clarke, O'Donnell will very likely start ahead of Liam Palmer.
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6. MC - John McGinn
A lot of contenders for the central-midfield spots but you have to think the Aston Villa man will be one of the first names on the teamsheet.
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7. DM - Scott McTominay
He's been dominating midfields in the English Premier League this season and will likely move into the centre of the park for the national team as a result of being too good to be stuck at the back.
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8. MC - Callum McGregor
Would be a controversial choice over Stuart Armstrong or Ryan Christie, but his selection would add more balance to the midfield. With McGinn's ability to drive, and Ryan Jack out, his unselfish play will be required.
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