Sebastien Pocognoli's tenure as Scotland head coach began with a goalless draw away to Slovenia in the Nations League.
The visitors had several opportunities to win the match, but weren't clinical enough in front of goal.
Here's how the players rated...
Angus Gunn – 6/10
Although Slovenia had three first-half shots, none were on target. Goalkeeper Gunn wasn't tested throughout but commanded his area well, claiming a number of high balls and crosses. Now of San Jose Earthquakes in MLS, Gunn wasn't afraid to go long as Scotland balanced building play up from the back and going long to Robbie Ure and Oli McBurnie.
Aaron Hickey – 6/10
The Brentford defender returned to the XI after watching Scotland's World Cup defeats to both Morocco and Brazil from the bench. Hickey didn't get forward as much as opposite full-back Robertson, yet had Scotland's first big chance of the match. After John McGinn set Ure free, Hickey had a clear sight of goal inside the box but saw his right-footed effort firmly blocked. He then almost opened the scoring midway through the second half, nodding just wide from a corner.
Stephen Welsh – 7/10
Welsh was one of two debutants in Pocognoli's first starting XI. The former Celtic defender began as the left-sided centre-back in the Scotland rear guard. He made a smart defensive header as Slovenia threatened early on and won the majority of his duels. Welsh was positive on the ball, finding Kieron Bowie in behind after he came on, and can be proud of an impressive first cap.
Jack Hendry – 6/10
It didn't take Hendry long to leave his mark on Slovenia midfielder Danijel Sturm, his rash tackle leading to a dangerous free-kick that Scotland defended adequately early doors. Hendry was perhaps lucky to escape a booking after another mistimed challenge in the first half. Those duels aside, Hendry defended well when asked.
Scott McKenna – 6/10
McKenna began at the centre of Scotland's back three as Pocognoli implemented a 3-4-2-1 system. The Dinamo Zagreb man had little defensive work to do and rather, was heavily involved in build-up play. Perhaps McKenna's most notable contribution was attempting an ambitious effort on the spin just after the hour mark as Scotland sought an opener.
Andy Robertson – 6/10
Scotland's captain marauded up and down the left flank, whipping a number of crosses into the Slovenia penalty area. Robertson was involved in an off-the-ball incident shortly before the break and was booked as a result. He linked up well with Billy Gilmour but Robertson's end-product often lacked.
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John McGinn – 6/10
So often Scotland's main man under Clarke, McGinn's influence on Pocognoli's first match grew as it progressed. He twice picked out Ure towards the end of the opening 45 minutes as Scotland went into the interval on a high. McGinn drifted into the inside-right channel, linking up with Hickey and later Ben Gannon-Doak. Unfortunately, he couldn't find the key to unlock a stubborn Slovenian defence.
Billy Gilmour – 7/10
Gilmour made his first Scotland start since hobbling off in a friendly against Curucao in May, and was heavily involved as they tried to play through the lines here. He improved as proceedings continued, setting up Bowie for a would-be winner in the closing stages with a defence-splitting pass.
Lewis Ferguson – 6/10
The Bologna midfielder was busy in Scotland's engine room throughout proceedings, winning duels and keeping play ticking over. By the hour mark, Ferguson had the most touches of any player on the pitch. He was Scotland's most central midfielder and put in a passable display against Slovenia.
Oli McBurnie – 5/10
Over five years since his 16th Scotland cap in a 4-0 win at home to the Faroe Islands, McBurnie earned his 17th in Ljubljana. McBurnie had few opportunities to score his first Scotland goal until the 50th minute. He initially beat Slovenia's Vanja Drkusic to the ball and, one-on-one with Oblak, instead of slotting home, McBurnie tried to round the goalkeeper, who came out on top. His close range header was saved with 18 minutes to go on an evening of frustration for the returning striker.
Robbie Ure – 6/10
The second debutant in the Scotland XI, ex-Rangers youngster Ure partnered McBurnie up front. Fresh off a summer move to La Liga outfit Sevilla, Ure, akin to his strike partner, struggled in the game's infancy. Scotland often relied on service from wide areas, but after McGinn dinked the ball over Slovenia's midfield for Ure, the striker cut inside and saw a fine left-footed strike rattle the post. Bowie replaced the 22-year-old in the 66th minute.
Subs
Kieron Bowie (Ure 66) – Saw two shots saved by Oblak shortly after coming on before missing a golden one-on-one opportunity with 13 minutes left.
Ben Gannon-Doak (Hickey 77) – Added fresh attacking impetus on the right flank as Scotland sought a late winner.
