Fletcher: We owe Tartan Army

Darren Fletcher admits Scotland owe their supporters a performance against Spain following the disappointment of Prague.

More than 6,000 Scotland fans were subjected to the demoralising experience of watching their team play without a striker for the bulk of the 1-0 defeat against the Czech Republic on Friday night.

Roman Hubnik's header denied manager Craig Levein the goalless draw his 4-6-0 formation had been largely aimed at achieving, with the failure to test the Czech defence leaving the Scotland support downbeat.

Few, if any, will expect their team to beat the world champions tonight, but Fletcher admits the least they will demand is 100 per cent commitment.

And the captain also knows 50,000 fans at Hampden will call for some more courageous tactics and ambition on their home ground.

"It's important we go out and put in a good performance for the fans," the Manchester United midfielder said.

"Win, lose or draw, if they can see 100 per cent and see the Scotland team give their all, I think that's important.

"We have to forget what happened in the Czech Republic and use all of our energy and commitment in the Spain game."

Fletcher added: "It's important the fans stick with the team. We have fantastic supporters, just look at the numbers who came to Prague and went home bitterly disappointed.

"But now we have to put on a performance against Spain so they can see the lads are 100 per cent committed.

"We need to give them something to be proud of because if we are going to go forward as a team, it is important the fans stay with us and get behind us at all times.

"We're not going to go toe-to-toe with Spain. We know they will dominate possession and maybe outplay us but we have to look for opportunities to get forward.

"If we want a positive result then it's about being brave. No-one expects us to pass Spain off the pitch but when the chance comes to get at them we have to be brave enough to throw numbers forward."

Levein had planned to name his team last night but delayed his selection to further assess the fitness of Lee McCulloch and Alan Hutton.

Hutton is almost certain to miss the Euro 2012 qualifier with a groin injury, with Sunderland right-back Phil Bardsley set to make his debut.

McCulloch served a one-match ban on Friday night but a hip problem would have forced him out anyway and the Rangers midfielder remains a doubt.

McCulloch's absence would force Levein to make several changes to the line-up he had pencilled in.

He had earlier revealed that Gary Caldwell would not start his second successive match after making his first appearance of the season in Prague following double hip surgery.

Scotland were already missing the injured Paul Hartley and Kevin Thomson in central midfield, while Barry Robson is suspended.

Steven Whittaker and Graham Dorrans are both expected to shrug off injuries while Kenny Miller is tipped to return after Levein confirmed his tactics would differ from the much-criticised Prague formation.

Wales boss Brian Flynn admitted the 4-6-0 formation was a surprise.

He said: "It's a new one on me. If you try to play for a draw you end up losing because there is doubt in the minds of the players.

"You must approach every game like there are opportunities to win. You have got to give them that confidence."