Falkirk manager John McGlynn has backed goalkeeper Scott Bain to become Scotland's number one after what he called the 'game of his life' against Celtic. The 35-year-old made nine key saves in a 2-0 victory that ended a 19-year wait for Falkirk to beat the Glasgow giants. His case for inclusion comes as Scotland prepare for their next fixture, a home match against FYR Macedonia on 13 November.

McGlynn has been a vocal advocate for his keeper's international credentials. "I've been pushing Scotty for a while because I know how good and calm and good with his feet he is," the manager said. He added of the Celtic performance, "I don't want to take anything away from the outfield players but Scott Bain had the game of his life." The win, secured by goals from Ethan Ross and Scott Tanser, was Falkirk's first against either Celtic or Rangers since their return to the top flight and marked their fourth consecutive victory.

Bain's Scotland credentials

Bain's form has been formidable, keeping three clean sheets in a row and going 342 minutes without conceding a goal. His consistency earned him a place in new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's recent Nations League squad, although he was an unused substitute behind Angus Gunn. The Falkirk stopper already has four senior caps and, with a contract at his club running until summer 2028, his club future is secure as he pushes for a national team role.

Scotland's recent form provides context for the debate. The side's last outing was a 1-2 home defeat to Slovenia on 6 October, a match where Ryan Christie scored Scotland's goal. That result was part of a recent run of one win, one draw and two losses from the last four matches, which also included a 0-2 away win over FYR Macedonia where Kieron Bowie and John McGinn scored, and a 0-0 draw in Slovenia. The upcoming match against FYR Macedonia offers a chance to build on that away victory and improve upon the recent form.

With the next squad selection looming, McGlynn's public endorsement highlights Bain's compelling case. His commanding performance against one of the country's top sides offers Pocognoli a clear in-form option between the posts. The Scotland squad will reconvene next month to prepare for the visit of FYR Macedonia.

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