Summary

  • Scotland clinch Euro 2020 play-off place

  • Winning group also means they are promoted to Nations League League B

  • McGregor denied Hemed with instinctive late stop after Zahavi set up tense finish

  • Forrest hat trick had Scots in control after Kayal opener

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Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. Sweeping changes in just six weeks

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    The Scotland team is much changed from that night in Haifa just last month.

    There are only three survivors from the line-up; goalkeeper Allan McGregor, captain Andy Robertson and midfielder Callum McGregor.

    Seven starters from the 2-1 loss are out through injury and Johnny Russell is on the bench this evening.

    More on those missing men in a moment...

    Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor will be hoping for a quieter night than he had in HaifaSNS

    Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor will be hoping for a quieter night than he had in Haifa

  2. Ten-man Scots suffer in Israel

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Let's get memories of the horror show in Haifa out of the way.

    Scotland led at the interval thanks to a Charlie Mulgrew penalty.

    The warning signs were there, with Alex McLeish's men struggling for fluency and a second half collapse ended with Kieran Tierney swiping in an ugly own goal.

    Prior to that, Dor Peretz equalised and Hearts defender John Souttar was sent off after a second booking.

    In truth, Scotland were lucky not to lose by more, with Allan McGregor kept busy and Taleb Twatha somehow hitting the crossbar from close range.

    John Souttar was sent off against IsraelSNS

  3. 'I genuinely can't see Scotland losing tonight'

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    I think they will win two or three tonight, I spoke to a couple of the lads in the camp and they're excited for it, especially after the weekend so I genuinely can't see them losing.

    Russell Martin, Scotland defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

  4. McLeish backs Scotland to get the job done

    Scotland v Israel (kick-off:1945 GMT)

    Alex McLeishBBC Sport

    Scotland head coach Alex McLeish spoke confidently ahead Scotland's must-win game

  5. Israeli boss calls for calm heads

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    Andreas HerzogBBC Sport

    Israel coach Andreas Herzog expects a real fight at Hampden

  6. Sportscene

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    You will be able to watch highlights of the game on BBC One Scotland at 22:45.

    Presenter Jonathan Sutherland will be joined by his regular pundit pals Steven Thompson and Michael Stewart.

  7. Progress for Scotland Young Team

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    There was another Scotland team in action earlier today, with the Under-19s earning a draw with Sweden.

    That follows wins over San Marino and Wales, with the team continuing to the next round of the European Championship.

    Some of these kids might be in the senior side by the time we get to the Nations League play-offs!

    Actually, with Chelsea's Billy Gilmour that might not be as outlandish as it sounds.

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  8. Pre-match pics: Top tash award goes to...

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Callum PatersonSNS

    Scotland defender Callum Paterson is sporting quite the moustache as he takes in the Hampden surroundings

    Beram KayalSNS

    Israel midfielder Beram Kayal is no stranger to Hampden, having played at the national stadium during his spell with Celtic

  9. 'I think everyone is really positive'

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    After the result at the weekend against Albania, I think everyone will go into tonight confident. Everyone is really positive and looking forward to it.

    Russell Martin, Scotland defender on BBC 5 Live

  10. A draw will not do

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    We've beaten Albania home and away and have scored more goals than Israel, so why is a draw not enough tonight?

    That's because the first method of separating sides on the same points is the head-to-head record and Scotland's 2-1 defeat in Haifa in October leaves us short in that department.

    Does that mean the visitors will park the bus or will they be confident of doing the double over the Scots?

    League C, Group 1BBC Sport

  11. Same again for Scotland

    Scotland v Israel (kick-off:1945 GMT)

    Scotland Team Line up graphicBBC Sport

    No surprises. Manager Alex McLeish goes with the same starting XI that hammered Albania 4-0 on Saturday.

  12. Scotland chase victory for top spot

    Scotland v Israel (19:45)

    Scotland's mission is simple. Beat Israel at Hampden and first place in Nations League C, Group 1 is ours. Any other outcome leaves the visitors on top.

    It doesn't sound like much of an accolade but there are important consequences, not least a potential second bite at Euro 2020 qualification.

    And anything less than winning a three-team group with Israel and Albania is just not on, is it? Manager Alex McLeish said as much from the outset.