Scotland v Liechtenstein [Match Preview]

Click here or read below for my preview of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifying fixture between Scotland and Liechtenstein.

Time For Scotland To Bring The Flair

The scene is set for Scotland's crucial clash against Liechtenstein at Hampden Park on Tuesday.

It's a game that has been labled as a 'must win' for Scotland ever since the SFA confirmed the Euro 2012 qualification fixtures in February of this year. 

If anyone expects this to be a complete walkover for the boys in blue, then they should think again as on their day Liechtenstein can compete.

After all, just one month ago the 141st ranked side held Iceland to a 1-1 draw in Reykjavik.

However, Scotland are ranked by Fifa exactly 100 places above their visitors and the bookies have had no problems deciding a favourite.

Scotland must take confidence from the fact that Liechtenstein hardly possess world beaters in their side.

However, their most capped player is Mario Frick and the 35-year-old currently plays for Swiss Super League side FC St. Gallen. He's scored 14 international goals and despite coming to the end of his career, can still be a threat.

The majority of Liechtenstein's players ply their trade in their home land which is nothing to boast about due to their sides competing in the lower echelons of the Swiss leagues.

Scotland on the other hand contain English Premier League players such as Darren Fletcher and the lively James McFadden.

McFadden is one of the players described by Scotland boss Craig Levein as a 'flair' player and he is expected to start against the Liechtensteiners.

Unfortunately for the loyal Tartan Army, Scotland were severely lacking flair and excitement on Friday evening as they began their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against a stuffy Lithuania side.

Barry Robson suffered a terrible night after many poor free-kicks attempts and Scott Brown struggled to be involved in the match.

It is expected that Levein will look toward McFadden and other attacking options such as Graham Dorrans and Kris Boyd for the all important fixture on Tuesday.

Anything less than three points will probably mean that Scotland's qualifying campaign is over before it started. If so, more points will be required off 31st placed Czech Republic and European and world champions, Spain. This will be something that Scotland wish to avoid.