Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is feeling a positive nervousness ahead of his first game in charge against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday. He was appointed in August, replacing Steve Clarke.

Pocognoli has a busy start to his tenure with four Nations League matches across 11 days. After facing Slovenia, his team will play Switzerland at Hampden, then a fixture in North Macedonia, and a return meeting with Slovenia in Glasgow.

The Scotland squad has many new faces, with eight uncapped players, including 19-year-old James Wilson and several players in their early twenties. Pocognoli said it's a challenge to find the right balance and cohesion in the team.

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