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.
17. John McGinn
Not actually a member of this month's Nations League squad due to injury, but a firm fan favourite with the Tartan Army. McGinn made a name for himself with St Mirren in 2012 before starring for Hibs between 2015 and 2018. Is currently the captain of Aston Villa and has racked up 71 caps for Scotland in the process. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
18. Lewis Morgan
Another player currently plying his trade overseas, Lewis Morgan made his debut at St Mirren in 2014 but struggled for game time at Celtic after his move in 2018. Is currently starring for New York Red Bulls in the MLS. | SNS Group
19. Che Adams
Adams made a name for himself in the non-league with Oadby Town before securing a move to Sheffield United in 2014. Enjoyed a decade of football in England's top two divisions before making the move to Italian side Torino in the summer transfer window. | Getty Images
20. Lyndon Dykes
Dykes started his career in Australia with semi-professional outfit Mudgeeraba S.C. Made a name for himself in Scotland during the second of two spells at Queen of the South at Championship level. Is currently leading the line for Birmingham City in the third-tier of English football. | SNS Group