Scotland Football Formation

Lineup (3-5-2)

Allan McGregor · Grant Hanley · Gary Caldwell · Charlie Mulgrew · Phil Bardsley · Alan Hutton · Darren Fletcher · Scot Brown · James Morrison · Gary Naismith · Steven Fletcher

Scotland need to address their weakness in defence, whilst showing more potency in attack. Craig Brown used the 532 tactics to some success in the late 90's, qualifying for Euro 96 and the 98 World Cup.

The inclusion of the youngsters Mulgrew and Hanley will be complimented by the experience of Caldwell in the center of defence.The full backs will need to provide the width going forward with the 3 central defenders covering when Hutton and Bardsley venture forward. Hutton in particular is more suited to this role being much stronger

Scotland's midfield is their strongest area and have a number of options for the 3 midfield berths in Adam, Maloney, Dorrans, Snodgrass.

Naismith and Steven Fletcher will offer much more of a threat than in recent times, with Naismith providing the ability to switch into midfield as and when necessary.