Scotland will play Czech Republic and Denmark in March friendlies with Gordon Strachan naming separate squads for games just five days apart.

The game against Czech Republic, at an away venue yet to be determined, will take place on March 24, with Scotland hosting Denmark on March 29.

National team manager Strachan has opted to select separate squads in order to give players maximum game time as he aims to find his best blend of players ahead of World Cup 2018 qualification, which begins in September.

"It's important that we use these two matches effectively and give opportunities to those who may not have had as many as they would have liked in the previous campaign," Strachan said.

"It also allows us the flexibility to take a look at some players who are emerging.

"We would all rather be using these matches to prepare for the Euros this summer but we need to get over that disappointment collectively - coaches, players and supporters - and the best way to do that is to get together again and start planning for the World Cup qualifiers."

Scotland will also play further friendlies in May and June, with the opposition likely to be teams preparing for Euro 2016.