Lawrence Shankland staked his claim for a World Cup start with a brace in Scotland’s 4-1 friendly win against 10-man Curacao at Barclays Hampden.
Steve Clarke utilised his squad as promised with several regulars rested but the visitors, managed by 78-year-old former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat, took the lead in the 17th minute through a fine Tahith Chong goal.
Curacao striker Jurgen Locadia was sent off a for a late challenge on Scotland defender Aaron Hickey in the 37th minute, following a VAR intervention.
The departure of injured midfielder Billy Gilmour just before the break caused concern for the Tartan Army but replacement Findlay Curtis soon levelled with a drive, his first goal for the national team in his second appearance.
Shankland, who will join Curtis at Rangers next season after his move from Hearts was recently confirmed, struck twice in five minutes early in the second half before Ryan Christie added a fourth from the spot, giving the Scots their first home friendly win in 10 years.
Scotland’s final warm-up game is against Bolivia in New Jersey next Saturday before they return to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998, with section rivals Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in wait in the United States.
We give marks out of ten for the performances at Hampden.
5. Andy Robertson
The captain had Scotland's first chance with a shot that whistled narrowly wide. Drove the team forward and benefitted from the extra space when Locadia was sent off. 7 | SNS Group
6. Ben Gannon-Doak
Saw plenty of the ball and beat his man a couple of times, but the final ball still remains a bit of a letdown. Needs more minutes after long injury lay-off. Came off at the break. 5 | SNS Group
7. Billy Gilmour
Came off after 41 minutes with what looked like a knee injury. Walked off the pitch but appeared in discomfort. A worry given the Haiti match is a fortnight away. Unable to dictate the play while he was on pitch. 5 | SNS Group
8. Kenny McLean
One of Scotland's best players. Always looking to create, set up Curtis' leveller and dominated the midfield after the break. Crowd urged him to shoot from distance; one effort stung palms of Roon. 8 | SNS Group