Ryan Fraser has boosted his match fitness over the international break after an impressive fortnight with Scotland after a recall.
The former AFC Bournemouth winger played a big part in helping Scotland secure promotion to Group A in the UEFA Nations League with two assists across three games, and significantly, as far as Howe is concerned, putting in 72 minutes against Ukraine in the 0-0 draw that booked a guaranteed Euro 2024 play-off spot.
Fraser did shake off a slight illness to star in the game that was played on neutral territory against Ukraine but his presence should boost Howe. Sweden international Alexander Isak is expected to be ruled out while it is still unclear whether Allan Saint-Maximin will make the bench.
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