Scotland face Portugal at Murrayfield on Saturday in their third Autumn Nations fixture after their valiant effort against the Springboks. This weekend is perceived by some Scottish fans as an exercise in squad development.

UEFA Nations League play continues on Friday as Portugal faces Poland in Group A action. This will be the second-to-last matchday of the competition before the knockout stages begin.

Portugal booked a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals after a 5-1 win over Poland on home soil. The hosts dominated the match with 70% possession of the ball but it was a frustrating first 45 minutes with zero efforts on target. Instead, Poland hinted at breaking the deadlock with Krzysztof Piątek and Piotr Zieliński impressing.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal staged a second-half supershow to crush Poland 5-1 and reach the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday.Having struggled to plant a shot on target in the first half,

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark.

Scotland's John McGinn scored a late goal to secure a 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia for their first Nations League victory in their penultimate Group A1 game at Hampden Park on Friday.

McGinn goal gives Scotland win over 10-man Croatia - reaction Ronaldo double helps send Portugal into quarter-finals Spain beat Denmark to secure top spot in Nations League group