Could McTominay play a key role against Newcastle?

Then a boisterous Academy prospect with a wealth of potential, now a first-team regular who occupies a deeper position to that of his youth, Scott displayed that same goalscoring prowess for Scotland over the recent international break.

McTominay notched twice for Steve Clarke’s side off the bench against Cyprus, and then again after starting versus Spain, as the Tartan Army raced to the top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group.

Our flying Scotsman, like the rest of the Reds representing their national sides, will return to Carrington imminently ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match away to Newcastle.