Radio Scotland,·06 Oct 2026,·27 mins

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Scotland return to Hampden looking to build on an encouraging win over North Macedonia, but what have we learned from Sebastian Pocognoli's first few games in charge?

John Walker, Michael Grant and Andy Burke assess the new manager's high-pressing approach, the growing influence of players like Ben Gannon-Doak and Kieron Bowie, and whether Scotland are beginning to find a new identity.

Is Pocognoli close to settling on his best XI? Could the striker battle be one of the most intriguing selection debates in the squad? And what threat do Slovenia pose as the sides meet again after a goalless draw in Ljubljana?

00:02:06 — Taking stock of the Pocognoli era
00:08:28 — Is Scotland's best XI starting to emerge?
00:10:39 — Bowie, McBurnie and the striker debate
00:14:06 — Slovenia preview and the key threats
00:17:43 — Hampden, momentum and fan buy-in
00:22:09 — What would seven points from four games mean?