Scotland will face Côte d’Ivoire in a friendly at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Steve Clarke expects a “stern test” from the Elephants.

The friendly is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st (7:30 pm kick-off), and will be the first meeting between the international sides.

Scotland will travel to Merseyside three days after hosting Japan at Hampden, and with one overseas friendly to be announced, the preparations are taking shape for Clarke’s team.

Speaking on the Scotland National Team website, Clarke said: “We’re pleased to confirm Côte d’Ivoire as our second opponents for the March international window, following on from Japan’s visit to Glasgow.

“We wanted to face African opposition before we play Morocco in the summer, and I’m sure Côte d’Ivoire will give us a really stern test.

“It will also be good to play at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The supporters will enjoy the opportunity to visit the new stadium.”