The Tartan Army will enjoy themselves in Amsterdam

The two-leg November tie will bring former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat back to Scotland in charge of a Dutch side who were one of the strongest in Monday's draw in Frankfurt.

Black admits that he had hoped for an easier draw but believes that Scotland can overcome a side full of household names.

"I am a bit upset," the newspaper columnist told BBC News 24. "We were hoping to play Slovenia or Wales.

"But at least it is handy and there are interesting things to do in Amsterdam and elsewhere."

It's going to be something of an upset if we manage to beat them and qualify Scotland defender Gary Naysmith

However, he remained optimistic even though Scotland only managed to scrape through as Group 5 runners-up by overtaking Iceland thanks to Saturday's 1-0 victory over Lithuania at Hampden.

"We will probably win 2-0 here and lose 3-2 over there," said Black.

"As long as Pierre van Hooijdonk doesn't get any free kicks, I think we can probably beat Holland.

"We have a good system and can now defend well against the good teams."

Scotland missed out on Euro 2000, when they were beaten over two legs by England.

Now they must end a streak of six meetings without a victory over the Dutch, who thumped Moldova 5-0 on Saturday, if they are to qualify for their first European Championship finals since 1996 in England.

Vogts curses luck of draw

Everton and Scotland defender Gay Naysmith admits that Scotland will be the underdogs, although he will take heart from the 0-0 draw achieved in their last meeting three years ago.

"Holland are one of the teams we would have preferred to have avoided," he said.

"But, now the draw is done, we are looking forward to it and will try to get the right result.

"Holland have world-class players in every position and it's going to be something of an upset if we manage to beat them and qualify."

Bookmakers agree, having made Scotland rank outsiders - behind Latvia - at 750-1 to win the tournament.

The Dutch visit Hampden Park on Saturday 15 November - the Scottish Football Association plans a public sale of tickets on 1 November - then travel to Amsterdam Arena the following Wednesday.