The Scotland manager has stood by a tried and now trusted defensive formula which allows him to pair Kieran Tierney and Andrew Robertson in the same side, and the system continues but with a tweak in personnel enforced by Grant Hanley’s suspension.
There are others too as the manager places faith in a starting XI seeking to steer the nation another step closer to the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
5. DC - Jack Hendry
Has been on form with Club Brugge and a regular for Clarke. Photo: Christian Hofer
6. LCB - Kieran Tierney
Born on the Isle of Man, the Arsenal defender is another regular pick for the national team. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. MC - John McGinn
A vital player on many occasions at Hampden. Photo: Christian Hofer
8. MC - Callum McGregor
After shaking off his injury issues at Celtic, McGregor is back in - and scored here against Croatia in Euro 2020. Photo: Ian MacNicol