Rookies Liam Kelly, Marc McNulty, John Fleck, Liam Palmer and Stuart Findlay took centre stage as Scotland stepped up their preparations for Thursday's Euro 2020  qualifier against Kazakhstan.

Striker Marc McNulty and defender Liam Palmer joined John Fleck as the uncapped players in the original squad.

Livingston goalkeeper Liam Kelly and Kilmarnock defender Stuart Findlay could also win their first caps after being called in to replace injured duo Jordan Archer and Charlie Mulgrew.

Midfielder Kenny McLean told the Scottish FA website: 'We know Kazakhstan are going to have quality – it is going to be a tough game in tough conditions.

'The pitch isn't ideal but it's one we are looking forward to. We only come together so often so when we do come together we need to gel quickly and really hit the ground running.

'Getting off to a good start in the qualification campaign is massive.

'We need to look at this as a massive step to take towards getting us into a good position. It's early stages of the competition, but it's maybe where the downfall has been in recent campaigns.

'Since the manager has come in there has been a progression. The boys have been playing better stuff than previously and we need to keep the momentum going and build on the performances.

'Looking back at the games we played — in particular the Israel game — we have looked at what we can improve on so we will look to improve on that and keep the momentum going.'

Rookies Liam Kelly, Marc McNulty, John Fleck, Liam Palmer and Stuart Findlay