How will Scotland line up against Israel? (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)How will Scotland line up against Israel? (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)
How will Scotland line up against Israel? (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Scotland team v Israel: Steve Clarke confirms Manchester United's Scott McTominay and Rangers defender Nathan Patterson in line-up at sold-out Hampden

Steve Clarke has named his line-up to face Israel in this evening’s vital World Cup qualifier.
David Oliver
By David Oliver
Published 9th Oct 2021, 15:52 BST
Updated 9th Oct 2021, 16:07 BST

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.

Hearts' goalkeeper is preparing for a cap milestone.

1. GK - Craig Gordon

Hearts' goalkeeper is preparing for a cap milestone. Photo: Christian Hofer

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Teen gets the nod over Stephen O'Donnell.

2. WBR - Nathan Patterson

Teen gets the nod over Stephen O'Donnell. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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The captain.

3. WBL - Andrew Robertson

The captain. Photo: Christian Hofer

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Manchester United man returns to the team after missing last month's internationals.

4. RCB - Scott McTominay

Manchester United man returns to the team after missing last month's internationals. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group

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