There are six Celtic players in the Scotland u-19 side to face Wales today.
Billy Stark has learned from the mistakes of Donald Park last season and built his team around the hoops who have a wealth of international experience with most of them in their second stint at u-19 level.
Ryan Mullen has three familiar backs in his defence with Stephen Welsh and Robbie Deas paired in the centre with Daniel Church at left-back.
Kerr McInroy is in the centre of midfield with Jack Aitchison in attack.
Today’s match is followed by games against San Marino and Sweden in the first stage of qualification. All three Scotland matches will be played at the Belle Vue stadium in Rhyl.
A further four team group will be drawn in the spring with the winners of that group going forward to play in the end of season finals which will be staged in Armenia.