Scotland boss Steve Clarke has hinted that he'll field an experienced team against Greece tomorrow evening.
The national team are on their travels as they face Ivan Jovanovic's men in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League A play-off.
Clarke raised eyebrows and caught many by surprise when he called up talented teenage duo James Wilson and Lennon Miller earlier this month. George Hirst is a new face in the camp, too, with youngster Max Johnston included.
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The 61-year-old, however, says he will likely start his more experienced campaigners in Piraeus tomorrow evening, given the stature of the atmosphere and occasion.
Clarke was asked if the four-month break from international action means Thursday's match signifies the beginning of a new dawn: "It always like a fresh start to me after that winter break," he said.
"It's a long time from November to March before you get your players back together.
"It's nice to have four new faces around, a bit of youth as well, which is always good.
"Obviously, we've got the boys that have done ever so well, have got lots of experience and lots of caps. Maybe the situation, the atmosphere here tomorrow and the opponents we're playing needs an experienced team on the pitch."
Last time out, Scotland secured a memorable 2-1 win over Poland in November.
Andy Robertson's late header proved crucial that night, as the Scots earned themselves the chance to stay in Nations League A in the form of a play-off.
After returning from Piraeus tomorrow evening, Clarke's side then play host to the Greeks in the second leg at Hampden on Sunday at 5pm.
