Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall insists the team will be playing for a win in Friday's World Cup Qualifier against England at Wembley.
While the visitors can close the gap on England at the top of Group F, the Hull City stopper reckons a win would also provide some reward for Gordon Strachan.
The Scotland boss has come under criticism since a 1-1 draw at home to Lithuania, and a 3-0 defeat in Slovakia in October.
But Marshall believes the squad are determined to show Strachan is the right man for the job.
Marshall said: "I don't think that when we're playing the game we're thinking about the manager - we're thinking about getting a result - but for us as a group of players it would be great to get that win for the gaffer regardless of pressures coming from elsewhere because he's been a great manager.
"He's helped a lot of players in this squad get to where they are so it would be good to get a positive result on Friday for him.
"He's been fantastic for the last few years he's been here, he gave us a lift when he came in, when we were looking down.
"In terms of the result last month, it's put us in a position where we wouldn't want to be but there's still a long way to go in the campaign.
"We need to get points on the board as quickly as possible but there's no reason to say we couldn't win games after this that would put us in a position to qualify but it needs to be sooner rather than later."
The former Celtic 'keeper admits that playing against England makes the game more than just a routine qualifier.
"Bottom line is it's another group game and there's points at stake but we know Scotland versus England doesn't come along often so it's a big occasion," said Marshall.
"But I'm sure we'll be ready and focused and concentrated when the game starts.
"We can't let the emotions get the better of us and I'm sure that will be the same on the other side as well.
"I'm really looking forward to the game but the most important thing is getting the result."