How to watch Scotland v Japan live on the BBC

While other European nations go through the anguish of play-offs for the World Cup, Scotland can get on with the business of preparing for the summer tournament in the Americas.

First up is a friendly game against Japan at Hampden on Saturday.

While Scotland are returning to the biggest international stage after a 28-year absence, Japan will be making an eighth successive appearance.

Steve Clarke’s side have not played since clinching qualification with a memorable 4-2 win over Denmark in November.

The visitors, 19th in the Fifa rankings – 19 places above Scotland, have won their past three friendlies, including a 3-2 victory against Brazil in October.

For Japan’s first visit to the national stadium in Glasgow, TV coverage is on BBC One Scotland from 16:30 GMT, with the match also available via the iPlayer.

Jonathan Sutherland is your host alongside Leanne Crichton and Neil McCann, with commentary from Liam McLeod and James McFadden.

Radio coverage starts on BBC Radio Scotland from 15:30, with former internationals Billy Dodds and Willie Miller joining host Andy Burke and commentator Alasdair Lamont.

As ever, you can follow everything on the BBC Sport website and app, including text updates on the action, in-play clips, and have you say as it happens.