For many footballers being capped at international level is one of the greatest honours that they can receive, and it is often seen as a culmination of all the hard work that a player has put in throughout their career in the professional game.
With that in mind, and just for a bit of fun, Edinburgh Evening News has taken a look back through Scotland and English football’s photo archives to look at 21 members of Steve Clarke’s Nations League squad and where their careers started out. It’s fair to say that they don’t disappoint!
Here are 21 photos of Scotland stars from their early careers in football and how they made it onto the international stage.
5. Liam Lindsay
Liam Lindsay came through the academy at Patrick Thistle in 2012. Has been a reliable part of Preston North End's defence for several seasons and is in line for a first Scotland cap. | SNS Group
6. Ryan Porteous
Came through the ranks at Hibs in 2016 and left after seven years to join English side Watford. | SNS Group
7. Anthony Ralston
Celtic academy graduate Anthony Ralston was handed his first professional contract in 2016. Has gone on to make 74 appearances for the Hoops first team. | SNS Group
8. Andrew Robertson
One of the Premier League's best left backs - Andrew Robertson made a name for himself in the Scottish third division with Queen's Park in 2012. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602