Deluded Rangers fans are set to face a brutal reality while Celtic hit the beach - Hotline

Scotland are hoping to claim a back-door route to Euro 2024 as Steve Clarke's side kick-off their Nations League bid.

But the Hotline callers are still trying to get a handle on last week’s missed World Cup window of opportunity.

Ahead of Wednesday evening’s Armenia showdown at Hampden, Scott Davidson said: “I can’t understand how the players can have any enthusiasm for these Nations League fixtures right now.

“I understand it was this competition that allowed us to qualify for the Euros last summer but I just feel so flat after that Ukraine defeat and can only imagine the team does too.

“It wound’t surprise me if Hampden is half-empty. It’s ridiculous that UEFA is making the fans cough up for so many games this month.”

Gerry Milligan, Erskine, agreed as he added: “I had no idea Scotland had a Nations League match so soon after last week. I can’t see this competition lasting. It should never have been introduced, these guys just want to be in Florida or the Maldives and the only thing that’s guaranteed is that Steve Clarke will field a line-up with loads of changes.”

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Last week’s Ukraine defeat came as no shock to Jake Curley, Edinburgh, who said: “I have watched Scotland for over 55 years. In that time