Gordon Strachan has hinted at new call-ups for Scotland's friendly with Canada at Easter Road in March.

The national team will take on the side ranked 120 in the world in the capital on March 22, four days before facing Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier.

Celtic's Stuart Armstrong, who has not been selected since the 2015 double-header against Georgia and Germany, is one name in the frame after impressing for the Scottish champions under Brendan Rodgers.

Strachan told the Scottish FA's website: "This match will give us a chance to see up-close some of the players who have been in such excellent form over the winter months.

"There are a number of players who may not have been involved in the recent games but who have been pushing hard for a place so this will allow them to stake their claim.

"It's important we have a match before the second half of the qualification programme begins."

He added: "We know that a win against Slovenia at Hampden will take us to just one point behind them in second place and put us right back in contention so the players involved in the Canada game can take this opportunity to show they should be involved."

Scotland have faced Canada five times previously, winning on all five occasions. Their last encounter came at Easter Road in 2002 under Berti Vogts, with the hosts running out 3-1 winners.