Is this the Scotland team to face Croatia without Billy Gilmour?
The Chelsea midfielder’s positive test result comes just three weeks aftter similar struck down John Fleck and ruled the Sheffield United midfielder out of the preparatory camp and warm-up games with the Netherlands and Luzembourg.
Fleck also sat out the matchday squad against Czech Republic and now, for the second Hampden game, there will be another enforced absence in the middle of the park following Gilmour’s news.
It’s a wicked blow to the midfielder who played so well at Wembley, and to the manager’s plans after he got the game plan so right in the Auld Enemy clash.
But now it’s up to the others to take Scotland through to the last 16 for the first time and assuming there are no further ramifications from the latest positive case in the camp, there are plenty of other candidates ready to step up against Croatia in a must-win match.
Even then, progress is not guaranteed but is this the team Steve Clarke will stand by to give the Tartan Army the best possible chance of seeing another match (at least) this summer?
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It’s a wicked blow to the midfielder who played so well at Wembley, and to the manager’s plans after he got the game plan so right in the Auld Enemy clash.
9. MC - John McGinn
After being shackled by the Czechs he stepped up against England - as they all did. Won't be left out by Clarke voluntarily or tactically and Scotland's driving force will again have the nation's expectation with him. for some more Hampden magic. Photo: CARL RECINE
10. CF - Che Adams
Has shown what he brings to the team in a game and a half - and notable by his absence early on against Czech Republic. Adams will be key to Scotland's hopes and though he has yet to score (as they all have) he's found the right positions. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
11. ST - Lyndon Dykes
Will surely get the nod to start against the strong defenders of Croatia and will give Dejan Loveren a physical battle - while winning flick-ons for Adams or knock-downs for McGinn. Is due a goal. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
12. Tartan Army
Will the Tartan Army be singing or sorrowful come 10pm on Tuesday night? Photo: CARL RECINE