Sebastian Pocognoli's Scotland reign began with a 2-0 win over North Macedonia in Skopje, with Kieron Bowie opening his national account and John McGinn sealing the points from the penalty spot. The biggest concern of the night was a dog that wandered onto the pitch, causing a first-half hold-up.
Centurion Robertson shines on landmark night
Andy Robertson marked his 100th appearance with an energetic display, earning an 8/10 rating. The skipper was a man on a mission trying to bag a goal and wasn't far off with some of his efforts. He was joined in top billing by Stephen Welsh, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, and Kieron Bowie, all of whom also scored 8/10.
Stephen Welsh looked comfortable on the right side of the back three, always offering for passes and showing composure on the ball. Billy Gilmour had a field day in midfield, knitting the play together and firing probing balls into the final third. John McGinn pressed hard to win the ball high up the pitch and slotted a penalty to make it 22 goals for his country.
Bowie ends goal drought with superb finish
Kieron Bowie ended Scotland's goal drought, which had lasted over seven hours, with a sensational opener. It was a superb finish and he could have had more in a showing that suggests a bright future for the national side. Oli McBurnie, rated 6/10, was harshly booked in the opening minutes and will be frustrated the wait goes on to open his goal account.
Angus Gunn had little to deal with until a late flurry of activity, earning a 7/10 rating. Luis Binks strolled through his second Scotland start, keeping Bojan Mioski quiet, while Ben Gannon-Doak took time to adjust to the wing-back role but gradually posed more of a threat. Lewis Ferguson continued to develop a partnership with Gilmour in the engine room.
McKenna sees red in scruffy finale
Scott McKenna barely broke sweat at the back but his evening ended on a sour note when he was shown a straight red after diving in following a loose pass from his skipper. The Scots went down to 10 men for the closing spells.
Ryan Christie slotted in seamlessly after replacing McBurnie at half-time, while Robbie Ure was keen to make an impression and wasn't far away when he linked up with Gilmour. Aaron Hickey's experience came in handy when Scotland went down to 10, and Luke Graham savoured a moment to remember getting his first cap.
