Steve Clarke's semi-permanent scowl left John McGinn unsure at first.
"You don't know how to take him because he always looks angry," McGinn laughs. "You're thinking: 'is he gonna be mental?' But he's not, he's just calm. That's just his resting face, looking angry all the time.
"He lets us enjoy it, have a laugh, and most importantly he's a good coach, so we're well drilled. Whoever we play against, they'll not be looking forward to it, that's for sure."
McGinn's words speak of a growing confidence among this group of Scotland players as a first major men's finals in 23 year approaches.