Scottish football is facing growing concern over its ability to develop homegrown players capable of reaching the top of the game.
The issue centres on the number of players from Scotland who are progressing through the system and establishing themselves at the highest level. The concern suggests that Scottish football is struggling to produce young talent in sufficient numbers.
The challenge places the development of emerging players at the centre of debate about the future of Scottish football. The available information does not provide further detail on the causes of the problem, the clubs involved or any measures being considered to address it.
The latest position is that the shortage of homegrown players reaching the highest level remains a growing concern for Scottish football.
