Steve Clarke will be thinking of nothing other than finishing off this international triple header with a hat-trick of wins for Scotland and keep the Tartan Army riding high on a wave of euphoria following victories over Ukraine and the Republic of Ireland at Hampden.
In fact, Clarke only needs a draw in Krakow to secure top spot in Nations League Group B1. But Scotland fans are well used to knowing that things are never plain sailing. So it’s good to know that even losing to Ukraine in Poland and finishing second in the group could still see Scotland claim the the spot of best runner-up.
That is huge as Scotland look to ensure they are in Pot 2 for next month’s Euro 2024 draw and avoid England, and possibly even the likes of France and other big guns. The draw for the European Championships in Germany takes place on October 9. And the Nations League is linked to the seedings. The 15 countries from League A of the Nations League will be split into pot one or two with the four group winners in League B also going into pot 2. However, as Germany - currently fourth in Group A3 - qualify as hosts then there is pot 2 seeding up for grabs. And that will go to the best runners-up of the four groups in tier two.
