Facing Scotland at Hampden Park on Friday has been described as "a big one" for North Macedonia by head coach Goce Sedloski.

The 52-year-old former Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split, Mattersburg and Sheffield Wednesday defender is still seeking his first victory since taking charge in January.

But a win is a must in Glasgow if his side are to retain any chance of avoiding relegation to Nations League C.

"The next match is a big one," Sedloski said. "We will face a strong opponent who have welcomed [Scott] McTominay back into the team.

"We know what kind of players they have. We have to play bravely, the players have to enjoy themselves and we must not be afraid."

Scotland won the reverse fixture 2-0 in Skopje last month and Sedloski says they are "aware of our mistakes and we have to correct them".

North Macedonia's 12-game run without a win started before he took charge and he spent the first six months in a dual role before leaving Vardur this summer after leading them to their domestic title.

Now he is fully concentrated on the national team and his policy of only picking players with game time at their clubs has meant the exclusion of 45-cap Rangers striker Bojan Miovski.

"I am pleased that all the internationals are getting playing time at their clubs," Sedloski added.

"The atmosphere is excellent. The players are focused and motivated.

"I want to see belief, good tactical discipline and a good performance.

"The results are what they are. But I hope that, with the match against Scotland, we will end this negative run."