Rangers stars Ryan Jack and Borna Barisic are set to face off at Euro 2020 after Scotland secured qualification on Thursday night.
Steve Clarke’s side defeated Serbia on penalties at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade to ensure the nation will compete in a major tournament for the first time since the 1998 World Cup.
Jack earned rave reviews from supporters for his composed showing in the middle of the park across the 120 minutes as the visitors eventually pulled off an historic win.
There are two Nations League fixtures to follow this week against Slovakia and Israel, but all eyes now turn to the European Championships in the summer.
Scotland have taken up the final slot in Group D, joining England, Croatia and the Czech Republic.
The highest-profile of those matches, the clash against England, will take place at Wembley Stadium in London. However, the other two group fixtures are to be played at Hampden Park and when the Scots face 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, Jack will be up against a familiar face.
Borna Barisic has established himself as first-choice left-back under Zlatko Dalic over the last two years, so, injury permitting, both Gers stars are likely to start the game.
A quick glance at the FIFA World Rankings tells you that Croatia will enter the match as firm favourites, given that they are currently ranked a full 36 spots above 45th-placed Scotland, in 9th.
However, there’s a feelgood factor about the national team right now and given they are unbeaten in their last nine matches, Jack and co. are likely to put up a big fight in the mouthwatering fixture.
