Scottish football debuts

Sebastien Pocognoli prepares for his first game as Scotland head coach, a Nations League tie away to Slovenia on Saturday, describing his feelings as "positive nervousness." He succeeds Steve Clarke, who left after seven years following Scotland's World Cup group-stage exit, and faces four Nations League matches in 11 days against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia. His squad, assembled at a warm weather camp in La Manga, includes eight uncapped players and several young debutants, and Pocognoli has spoken with Clarke, who wished him well.