Scotland vs Poland LIVE score and goal updates from the clash at Hampden

It goes without saying this is not the match we'd have wanted to bring to you tonight.

In some parallel universe free of war, Glasgow's southside would be a hotspot of anticipation ahead of 90 minutes that could take Scotland to within one game of the World Cup with a worthy adversary in Ukraine standing in the way.

Sadly the twisted actions of one man has brought war to eastern Europe with actions that put football firmly into perspective.

But the game won't stand still and Scotland and Poland, the would-be opponents of Russia in their play-off, come together tonight in a fundraiser where the thoughts of everyone in attendance will be with those in Kyiv, Mariupol, Lviv, Odesa, Kharkiv and everywhere in between.

Steve Clarke admitted it could even be up to six months before we eventually get a definitive answer on the game that was supposed to be played. We all hope it does happen, only because that will hopefully mean the situation in eastern Europe has calmed.

On the pitch tonight it's about staking claims so that when that match and the potential resulting final come around this country is ready and waiting.

We could see some international debuts tonight with Craig Halkett of Hearts and Sunderland goal machine Ross Stewart in with a good chances of earning their first caps.

First choice keeper Craig Gordon meanwhile is set to tie with Willie Miller at 10th in the all-time appearance list.

Follow all the build up, match action and reaction right here in our LIVE blog.

A reminder that £10 from every ticket sold tonight will be going straight to UNICEF's appeal to help those most in need over in Ukraine.

It speaks volumes of those involved on both sides that we were able to get this game on at short notice and agree