Steve Clarke names Scotland team to take on Iceland in Hampden friendly

The national team return to action for the first time in nearly three months.

Steve Clarke names Scotland team to take on Iceland in Hampden friendlySNS Group

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has named his starting line-up as the national team prepare to take on Iceland at Hampden.

Friday’s friendly is the country’s first game since the Nations League playoff defeat to Greece back in March.

It is the first of a double header ahead of Monday’s match in Liechtenstein.

Scotland start with Angus Gunn in goals behind a defence of Max Johnston, John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney and captain Andy Robertson.

Napoli Serie A winning duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour are beside Bologna skipper Lewis Ferguson and John McGinn in midfield, with George Hirst leading the line in his first start.

Sturm Graz right back Johnston also makes his first start, after winning his first cap from the bench in the game against Greece in Athens.

With World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Clarke will be aiming to get his side back to winning ways against Iceland.

The journey towards North America, where the World Cup will be held in 2026, begins in Denmark on September 5.

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