STEVE Clarke last night confirmed that Kieran Tierney will start against England at Wembley as he set Scotland a target of winning four points from their last two Euro 2020 group games and securing a last 16 place.

Tierney missed the 2-0 defeat to the Czech Republic at Hampden on Monday due to the calf strain that he picked up in training last week.

However, the Arsenal left back has successfully shrugged off the injury and will be in Clarke’s team for the mouth-watering encounter with Gareth Southgate’s side this evening.

The four best third-placed sides in the six sections go through to the knockout rounds and the Scotland manager is still adamant that his men can progress for the first time in their history at a major tournament finals despite their opening loss.

“Kieran’s fit and available to play,” he said. “He trained fully yesterday and today. Obviously something could happen overnight, but we don’t expect that and we expect Kieran to be in the starting line-up. He’s trained fully for the last two days so he’s available for the whole game.

“It’s good news for Kieran, it’s good news for us, it’s good news for the supporters. You want all your players available and that’s what we’ve got. We’ve had a couple of good days training and we’re ready for the game. I will definitely make one (change) because Kieran is coming in.

“I’m pleased for all the boys that they are fit and available. It’s a fantastic fixture to play in, a big game against one of the favourites in the tournament so we’re looking forward to it.”

Clarke stressed he had not been studying the other groups to see if three points will be enough to take Scotland through to the last 16 – as it was at Euro 2016 when Northern Ireland and Portugal both progressed with that tally. 

He has been concentrating fully on getting a draw or a victory over joint tournament favourites England, who beat Russia 2018 finalists in their first Group D match at Wembley on Sunday, instead. 

“I’m only focused on ourselves,” he said. “We need four points from the last two games and obviously we have to get something from the game tomorrow and that’s the sole focus.”

Asked if he thought it was realistic for Scotland to do that against such quality opposition, Clarke said: “Of course. Why not?

“There’s no strain on me. We need to get four points out of the last two games and that’s what we’re looking to do.”

Thousands of Scotland fans have descended on London even though many of them don’t have a ticket for the England game at Wembley and Clarke is hoping that the national team can give them reason to celebrate.

“We want the Scottish fans to come, we want them to behave themselves and have a good time,” he said. “Hopefully we can send them back with big smiles on their faces. They are down in England and they are ambassadors for their country. Hopefully they go home with a smile on their faces.”