Oli McBurnie, who has returned to the Scotland national football team after a five-year absence, expressed deep gratitude for the chance to prove himself once again. McBurnie, known for a large tattoo of Al Pacino as Tony Montana from the movie Scarface on his left arm, admires the actor’s determination, even though he does not support the character’s methods. He is currently preparing for upcoming Nations League matches against Slovenia, Switzerland, and North Macedonia. McBurnie admitted he did not perform well enough during his previous stint with the national team and is determined to change that. He praised new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli for giving him a fresh opportunity, contrasting this with the previous tenure of Steve Clarke, who did not select him for the World Cup squad. McBurnie had called Clarke to ask about his exclusion, but he was not chosen and eventually left the team. Despite being labeled as a "problem player" by some, McBurnie insists that those close to him see him as a good teammate. He addressed a controversial video from 2019 in which he expressed hope he would not be called up by Scotland due to "not good" circumstances. He explained that the comment was made in a moment of insecurity and that he later apologized to Clarke and the team. McBurnie reflected on his personal growth, noting that he has matured since his last international appearance and now has a stronger focus on his family. He emphasized that he is more content and confident, which he believes has improved his performance on the field. McBurnie is eager to score his first goal for Scotland, considering any goal—even a simple tap-in—as a significant achievement.