Preparations are ramping up ahead of the European Championships next summer for many of the European contingent, while there are vital African Cup of Nations qualifiers taking place as well as the prestigious Under-21 European Championships in Georgia and Romania.
Scotland: Ryan Jack, John Souttar
Ryan Jack has been an ever-present in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad over the years, and he will be eager to play an integral role in the side’s bid to qualify for back-to-back European Championships over the next ten days.
The midfielder is joined in the squad by John Souttar, recalled to the national team set-up after an impressive end to the campaign for the Light Blues.
Scotland currently top Group A after recording a memorable victory over Spain at Hampden Stadium in March, although they face a stern test against Norway in Oslo first up before welcoming Georgia to Glasgow.
Saturday June 17: Norway v Scotland – 17:00
Tuesday June 20: Scotland v Georgia – 19:45
Croatia: Borna Barisic
Borna and Croatia will compete in the Nations League finals as the experienced full-back looks to end his campaign on a high for his country.
Croatia will square-off against hosts Netherlands on Wednesday evening in the four-team competition, with Spain and Italy going head-to-head in the corresponding fixture.
Both winners will advance to Sunday’s final in Rotterdam, with a third-place play-off awaiting the losers in Enschede.
Wednesday June 14: Netherlands v Croatia – 19:45
Sunday June 18: Third Place Play-Off – 15:00, OR;
Sunday June 18: Final – 19:45
Glen Kamara: Finland
Finland host a pair of crucial Nations League fixtures in their bid to qualify for the European Championships once again next summer.
Glen and his side will welcome Slovenia to Helsinki on Friday evening, looking to build on their 1-0 victory away to Northern Ireland in the previous international break.
San Marino are then the visitors on Monday evening, with maximum points likely to keep Finland hot on the tails of group favourites Denmark.
Friday June 16: Finland v Slovenia – 17:00
Monday June 19: Finland v San Marino – 17:00
Fashion Jr.: Zambia
Fashion Jr. enjoyed a strong end to his club campaign in Glasgow and he will be keen to translate that form onto the international stage as Zambia host Ivory Coast in African Cup of Nations qualifying.
Avram Grant’s side head into the upcoming international break with renewed confidence after successive victories over Lesotho earlier this year, with Fashion Jr. continuing to play an integral role alongside Leicester City forward Patson Daka in attack.
Saturday June 17: Zambia v Ivory Coast – 14:00
Nicolas Raskin – Belgium Under-21s
Nico will compete at the prestigious Under-21 European Championships this summer in Georgia and Romania.
The midfielder has made a huge impact since arriving at Ibrox in January, richly deserving his call-up as Belgium compete in a group alongside Portugal, Netherlands and co-hosts Georgia.
Nico and his teammates will be aiming to go all the way in a competition including several big hitters, with holders Germany and England having been drawn into Group C together.
Wednesday June 21: Belgium Under-21s v Netherlands Under-21s – 17:00
Saturday June 24: Georgia Under-21s v Belgium Under-21s – 17:00
Tuesday June 27: Portugal Under-21s v Belgium Under-21s – 17:00
Scotland Under-21s: Leon King, Jay Hogarth
Leon was recently called up to train with Scotland ‘A’ squad ahead of their Nations League fixtures, and the young defender will now turn his attentions to the Under-21s’ double-header against Norway this month.
The 19-year-old will be joined in the squad by goalkeeper Jay Hogarth, who impressed last season on loan at Alloa Athletic and enjoyed the experience of being involved in first-team training at the end of the previous campaign.
Scot Gemill’s side will face Norway home and away as they continue their preparations for the start of Under-21 European Championship qualifying in September.
Thursday June 15: Norway Under-21s v Scotland Under-21s – 17:00
Sunday June 18: Scotland Under-21s v Norway Under-21s – 11:00