Scotland's new era begins on Saturday as Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge of his first game, away to Slovenia in the Nations League. After seven years under Steve Clarke, the Belgian has already freshened up the squad, handing several new faces a chance to impress in Ljubljana.
Writers' Predictions
Andy Newport expects a familiar starting line-up, with only Oli McBurnie and Billy Gilmour coming back in. He predicts a draw, saying the new head coach hasn't had much time to prepare.
Gavin Berry backs a winning start, noting Slovenia haven't won any of their last four at home and are without injured striker Benjamin Sesko. He predicts a 2-1 Scotland win.
Optimism Around the New Era
Michael Gannon believes the freshness and new head coach bounce will secure a winning start, predicting 1-0. Fraser Wilson sees optimism carrying Scotland to victory against a side ranked 14 places lower.
Scott Burns also forecasts a win, tipping John McGinn to have a major say. Ryan McDonald is intrigued by McBurnie's recall and backs the Pocognoli era to start with a win, even without Scott McTominay.
