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Last night was a handy exercise to assess the fringe players and those that may or may not have a part to play in the coming years. My opinion on them is a bit hit and miss. Scott McKenna was solid enough but needs to work on his ball distribution as he seemed to hit a fair few passes either out of play or to the opposition. Defensively, he was competent enough so I'd say he is worth another look perhaps in a more central role if Eck persists with the wing-back system. Scott McTominay was tidy enough but didn't rip up any trees. I did like that he looked comfortable on the ball but hoping he can make more of a mark on the games in the future. Again decent enough to merit another look. Kevin McDonald was a disappointment for me. Largely anonymous and did not show me that he merits a place in a Scotland starting line-up anytime again soon I am afraid. The match passed him by and I'd prefer to see what others can do in his position now. In any case at 30 he's hardly one for the future. Oli McBurnie was the pick of the debutants for me. Worked hard up front at closing down their defenders. When he got the ball he held it up pretty well and off-loaded to the supporting players. Also went close forcing a good save from Nevas in the first half and had a penalty appeal turned down. Needed more support in attack and was isolated a lot of the time. Did well in my opinion. Jamie Murphy was not on long enough to form a real opinion I am afraid.