International football is back for the first time since the 2023/24 club season kicked off and Scotland could very well secure their place at the European Championships during the current round of fixtures.
They face Cyprus at the AEK arena on Friday night knowing a win will take them one step closer while results elsewhere could be enough to get them over the line on top of a victory. It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Tartan Army and, with so much strength in depth, it can be tough to predict how the team will line up.
Here is how we expect the Scotland starting XI to look for Friday’s UEFA European Championship qualifier away to Cyprus:
5. CB - Ryan Porteous
Hasn’t looked back since his Scotland debut and seems to very much now be seen as a key part of the back three under Steve Clarke | Getty Images
6. CB - Scott McKenna
Jack Hendry may have made a high profile move to Saudi Arabia but the former Aberdeen man has had a good start to the season with Nottingham Forest after a tough time with injury last season | Getty Images
7. CM - Callum McGregor
Mr reliable in the heart of midfield, the Celtic skipper is ever out of the Scotland starting XI if he is fit and available | Getty Images
8. CM - Scott McTominay
Scotland’s star man from the qualifying campaign so far and their top scorer, another goal in Cyprus would do us just fine | Getty Images