The Tartan Army, however, may not be willing to put up with much more after only one victory against Gibraltar in their previous 14 international matches.
Scotland has struggled since easily qualifying for Euro 2024. Attacking goals have been difficult to come by, but goals have been flowing in at the other end, frequently late in games.
Expectations may need to be tempered, as Steve Clarke’s team prepares for Nations League A against the big boys with over ten players out due to injury.
Even if Scotland are unable to end their dismal trend, what indications against Croatia and Portugal would encourage supporters to hold onto hope before World Cup qualifying the following year?
If any of the team’s more recent additions step up and have an effect, Scotland’s performance may pick up this year.
Given that the junior team is performing well in their own European qualification campaign and has important matches against Belgium and Kazakhstan to play during this international window, Clarke has decided not to call up many players from the under-21 squad.
It could have created some excitement because it means that Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston and in-form Scottish Premiership midfielders Lennon Miller and Connor Barron are not playing.
