Overview

• Assistant coach Steven Naismith says the team wants maximum points this month to keep World Cup qualification in their own hands.
• Scotland host Greece on Thursday, 9 October, and Belarus on Sunday, 12 October, after taking four points from their first two Group C games.
• Only goal difference separates Scotland from leaders Denmark, with Greece a point back as the standings tighten ahead of the Glasgow fixtures.
• Naismith highlights a strengthened squad dynamic led by in-form veterans such as Andy Robertson, John McGinn and Scott McTominay, with Aaron Hickey back looking sharper.
• Goalkeeping remains a concern, with only Liam Kelly having competitive minutes this season as Angus Gunn awaits a club debut and Craig Gordon returns without recent game time.