Hampden buzz will be electric
two of the section in September. Scotland also have a World Cup play-off against Ukraine before the Nations League campaign and the Manchester United star feels the National Stadium will be rocking throughout.
McTominay said: “Whoever we play against now, we’re looking forward to it.
“Obviously there’s a big game in March against Ukraine and then we’ll see them again for the Nations League.
“We have a rivalry with the Republic of Ireland too so it’s a chance to stamp our authority on that group.
“The atmosphere when we play Ireland at Hampden will be amazing, likewise with the other teams. It will be electric because I think the people can see now that we are doing good things and we are working hard.
“There is always positivity. We’re not worried about games now, we’re looking to express ourselves. That’s down to the manager who has been absolutely terrific.”
Clarke believes the section offers an opportunity for all of the sides to move up alongside Europe’s superpowers.
He said: “We understand the importance of the competition because we qualified for Euro 2020 on the back of a Nations League play-off.
“What I’d like is that we qualify as of right for the tournament itself and we don’t need the backup of the Nations League.
“Stepping up to Group A of the Nations League is a realistic target for us.
“We came close in the last
Nations League but got pipped by the Czech Republic.
“We will do our best to finish top again this time but, if we don’t, we will deal with the B games as and when they arrive.”
Clarke understands the Scotland fans will be buzzing for the Irish ties and is also adamant the draw won’t affect the Qatar 2022 play-off against Ukraine.
He said: “The games against the Republic of Ireland will always be good for the supporters and hopefully we can make them good on the pitch for both sets of fans.
“Being drawn against Ukraine doesn’t add anything to the play-off match at all. Everyone knows the magnitude of that game in March.
“We will know them well by the end of the Nations League.
“Armenia is a new one, Scotland haven’t played them before, so it’s a first. They are a relatively new nation and have had a couple of good results.
“We’ve got good opponents to look forward to in the Nations League but all my thoughts in the coming weeks will be centred on the game against Ukraine and hopefully a follow up against Wales and Austria.”