Scotland have been boosted by the sight of Kieran Tierney returning to full training on the eve of Scotland’s biggest tournament clash in decades.
The Arsenal star took part in a contact session on Thursday morning as he stepped up his bid to face England at Wembley.
Tierney, 24, was a shock absentee from our opening Euro 2020 game against the Czech Republic that ended in an agonising 2-0 defeat.
He was ruled out with a calf injury, a setback that denied Steve Clarke’s side a dynamism from defence at Hampden.
But although the defender – who will play on the left side of a back three if fit on Friday – was spotted back on the pitch on Wednesday, he was involved only in running and was rated at only 50-50.
According to Sky Sports, though, a smiling Tierney has now taken part in ball work and was seen stretching his troubling calf.
Clarke has already revealed a decision regarding his fitness will be taken later on Thursday – if not on matchday itself.
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate will be watching the will-he-won’t-he play speculation closely as his selection could well be influenced by Tierney’s inclusion – such has been the Emirates star’s talent and form.
Scotland fly down to London from their Darlington base later today ahead of the press conference this evening.
