Scotland starting XI vs Liechtenstein as Steve Clarke makes changes
Clarke's men are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Iceland at Hampden Park last time out.
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Andri Gudjohnsen opened the scoring for the visitors, and although John Souttar soon equalised for the hosts, Lewis Ferguson's own goal, combined with Victor Palsson's header early in the second half, wrapped up a memorable Icelandic triumph.
Since Friday's loss, key duo Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney have dropped out of the Scotland squad through injury.
No replacements for the outfield pair were drafted in, but amid a crisis between the sticks, uncapped goalkeepers Callan McKenna and Ross Doohan were both called up.
Clarke has opted to start the latter ahead of young Cieran Slicker, as he makes six changes to his lineup for tonight.
Scotland starting XI: Doohan, Ralston, Robertson, McGinn, Gilmour, Hirst, Adams, Hendry, Miller, S. McKenna, Ferguson.
Subs: C. McKenna, Slicker, Hanley, Conway, Souttar, Irving, Wilson, Barron, Johnston, Doig, Patterson, Bowie.
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