CRAIG Bryson is hoping to earn a chance to go head-to-head with world champions Germany on Sunday.
The Derby County midfielder is in the Scotland squad to face the Germans at Borussia Dortmund's BVB Stadion (7.45pm) – along with Rams team-mates Craig Forsyth and Chris Martin.
The Euro 2016 qualifying opener will be Germany's first competitive match since they won the World Cup final against Argentina in Brazil.
Bryson is looking to add to his two international caps so far and, with the likes of Scott Brown, James Forrest, Robert Snodgrass and Graham Dorrans ruled out by injury, he has a chance.
"It's excellent to be in the squad again and it doesn't get any better than having the chance to face the world champions," said the 27-year-old, who could come up against the likes of Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos, Andre Schurrle, Marco Reus and Mario Gotze.
"There's been a few injuries but you never know what the gaffer (Gordon Strachan) is thinking in terms of his team selection, so I'll just do what I can to force my way into his plans.
"If the gaffer picks me for Sunday, I'll be ready to play and if I'm on the bench, then I'll be ready to come on and do a job if he needs me.
"It would be great to be involved because it's such a big occasion for Scotland and the opportunity to play the World Cup winners doesn't come around every day.
"But whatever happens, we are not going there to make up the numbers. We want to pick up points and get our campaign off to a good start.
"We are under no illusions how difficult that will be, though, and when you look at the players they have we know it's going to be a very tough match."
Forsyth, who won his first cap in a friendly against Nigeria in May, is vying for a start at left-back with Norwich City's Steven Whittaker.
Martin, who also made his international bow against the Nigerians, is one of three strikers battling for, most likely, one spot up front, along with Everton's Steven Naismith and Steven Fletcher of Sunderland.
Scotland are unbeaten in six matches going into this weekend's Group D encounter – dating back to September of last year.
"I don't see why we can't give a good account of ourselves in Dortmund," said Martin. "Our run has given us confidence and we need to fear anybody.
"Yes, they're a very good side but we've built up our belief over the last 18 months or so.
"It's a mouth-watering prospect – a massive game.
"This is a good stage for us to show everyone how far we've come."
Elsewhere in Scotland's group, the Republic of Ireland take on Georgia in Tblisi (5pm UK time).
Derby skipper Richard Keogh will be aiming to add to his four caps.
Rams forward Jamie Ward is in the Northern Ireland squad for their Group F qualifier against Hungary in Budapest tomorrow (5pm).
