Are they anxiously refreshing their social media feeds?
Or is it merely a phone screen message that reads “Steve Clarke has added you to the group ‘Scotland Euros squad’.”
Wednesday marks the day when some players’ dreams will come true. Others will get theirs crushed.
Some may even have to rethink their vacation plans after being unexpectedly nominated to the tentative 28-man squad for Euro 2024.
So, how does it all work? BBC Scotland has been attempting to figure out…
How is the news announced?
An email from squad manager Ashley Philip will soon arrive in the inboxes of 28 players, urging their attendance at the largest Scottish football celebration in recent memory.