Former Scotland manager Craig Levein on BBC Radio Scotland
Steve Clarke has had so long to think about his starting XI and I’m sure he’s discussed it with his coaches. I think he’ll play with three at the back and the box in midfield, which he’s done in most matches and that’s his go-to set-up.
If we can take four points from these first two matches, we’ll put ourselves in a fantastic position, but starting with two games away from home is tricky.
The leagues that most the players are playing in bring pressure every single week, which means they will find it easier to perform.
There are only five players who are not playing in the English Premier League or a top league in Europe. In the past, we were lucky if we had two or three players who played in top flight leagues outside of Scotland.
Ex-Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan on the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast
Kieron Bowie has done more than enough to merit a start, looking at how well he’s done in the European campaign for Hibs at the start of the season.
It’s the importance of being able to hold the ball up, especially in venues where you don’t expect to have the ball as much as them. If you have him up front, you’ve got [Scott] McTominay playing off him looking to hit the box and he’ll probably go with Ryan Christie.
You’ve got guys who can actually get after teams and if you get the press right you can steal the ball high up the pitch, and then you’ve got a chance.