Team News: Leigh Griffiths to make first start for Scotland against Croatia

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Leigh Griffiths has been handed his first start in a Scotland shirt for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.

Manager Gordon Strachan has opted for Griffiths, who spent last season on loan to Hibernian, following his 28-goal haul this season.

As expected, Grant Hanley and Russell Martin have been given the task of stopping Mario Mandzukic, who starts up front for the Croats.

Meanwhile, Scotland, who have no chance of qualifying for the finals in Rio next year, will not have to contest with Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, who is suspended for the clash.

Croatia XI: Pletikosa; Strinic, Simunic, Schildenfeld, Srna; Rakitic, Perisic, Kovacic, Sammir; Olic, Mandzukic

Scotland XI: McGregor; Hutton, Hanley, Martin, Whittaker; Snodgrass, McArthur, Morrison, Bannan, Maloney; Griffiths