Scotland manager Steve Clarke says Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney could face Watford this weekend.
Tierney has missed the Gunners' last three matches with an ankle issue, last featuring in the 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace on October 18. Arsenal face Claudio Ranieri's Watford on Sunday in their final match before the next international break.
Clarke is confident that the 24-year-old will be involved in Scotland's final pair of World Cup qualifiers.
Clarke's side travel to face Moldova in Chisinau next Friday (November 12) before hosting Denmark at Hampden Park three days later.
"I think Kieran will be on the plane and, if he's on the plane, he'll be fit," Clarke told reporters.
"That's my opinion but look, you have to respect the club and the club are telling us he's working his way back to fitness.
"They're hopeful he could be involved this weekend (against Watford) but if he (only) gets a few days training in, then fine. We don't play until a week on Friday, so he's got time on his side. I expect that Kieran will be fit."
