SCOTLAND boss Steve Clarke has just four matches to fine tune his plans for Euro 2024 – and it all gets under way tonight in Amsterdam.
Steve Clarke’s men have two clashes this month then another two in June before the Euros this summer.
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After the Dutch and Northern Ireland in the space of the next week, there’s clashes with Finland and Gibraltar as we bid to go off to the Euros in Germany with a spring in our step.
The Dutch are one of the top teams in the world at the moment, never mind just being among the favourites for Euro 2024.
Ronald Koeman’s side are ranked sixth in the world, 28 places above the Scots (Germany, our opening day opponents at the Euros, are ranked 16th).
A star-studded squad headed by Virgil van Dijk also includes his Liverpool cohort Cody Gakpo, Manchester City defender Nathan Ake and PSG starlet Xavi Simons.
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Here’s all you need to know:
What time does Netherlands vs Scotland kick off?
- Netherlands vs Scotland takes place TONIGHT Friday, March 22
- The match will be played at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, home of Ajax
- Kick-off is at 7.45pm
Is Netherlands vs Scotland live on TV and can I live stream it?
- Yes, Netherlands vs Scotland is live on TV
- The match will be broadcast on Viaplay Sports (unlike the Northern Ireland game which is free-to-air)
- The game can be live streamed via the Viaplay app or on a laptop
- Coverage begins at 7pm, 45 minutes before kick-off
- The match will be refereed by Erik Lambrechts of Belgium
Team news
The hosts have been hit with a few notable injuries ahead of this one.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has had to pull out, as has Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven and Ajax frontman Brian Brobbey.
Clarke knew he would be without Callum McGregor who is out with a hamstring problem and Aaron Hickey who is suffering from a similar issue.
The bigger focus was rather on who he chose NOT to select, with some notable striking options missing out, despite the fan consensus being that up top is the main area where we are needing more options.
But the head coach opted to leave out the likes of potential debutants Ryan Hardie and Tommy Conway, as well as previous caps such as Jacob Brown.
Latest odds*
Netherlands 4/11
Draw 16/5
Scotland 6/1
*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 8.30am on Thursday, March 21
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