Scotland face Portugal at Murrayfield on Saturday in their third Autumn Nations fixture after their valiant effort against the Springboks. This weekend is perceived by some Scottish fans as an exercise in squad development.

UEFA Nations League play continues on Friday as Portugal faces Poland in Group A action. This will be the second-to-last matchday of the competition before the knockout stages begin.

Portugal booked a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals after a 5-1 win over Poland on home soil. The hosts dominated the match with 70% possession of the ball but it was a frustrating first 45 minutes with zero efforts on target. Instead, Poland hinted at breaking the deadlock with Krzysztof Piątek and Piotr Zieliński impressing.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal staged a second-half supershow to crush Poland 5-1 and reach the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark.