Scotland hand first start to in-form youngster as formation shake-up sees Billy Gilmour miss out - predicted XI

Scotland face North Macedonia in Nations League B with Pocognoli potentially rotating his squad; Luke Graham could earn his first start.

Scotland take on North Macedonia in a Nations League B clash where promotion back to League A looks unlikely after one win, one draw and two losses from Sebastien Pocognoli's four games in charge. The Dark Blues sit third in Group B1, three points behind Slovenia with two games remaining, and would need maximum points plus help from Switzerland against Slovenia to have any realistic chance of going up.

With that scenario in mind, Pocognoli may use the fixture to experiment and assess his options. Scott Bain could be handed his fifth Scotland cap in goal ahead of Angus Gunn, while Stoke City defender Luke Graham might earn his first start alongside Kieran Tierney in a back four completed by Aaron Hickey and Andy Robertson.

In midfield, Ryan Christie could be deployed in a deeper role alongside Lewis Ferguson, potentially pushing Billy Gilmour out and allowing Scott McTominay to operate in a more advanced position. Che Adams, recently in form at Torino, could lead the line.