ACTOR Martin Compston is on hand to calm pre-match nerves 23 years in the making as football fans across Scotland settle in for an anxious night ahead of the men's national team kicking off their Euro 2020 campaign tomorrow.

The Line of Duty star, who is a passionate Scotland fan, tells a special soothing bedtime story aimed at helping supporters get a good night's sleep ahead of the big match against the Czech Republic at Hampden.

The story, 23 Years in the Making, is a collaboration with Tennent's Lager and tells the tale of the last appearance of the team on the big stage in the 1998 World Cup before lamenting the beginning of the "tournament drought".

“For a generation had missed out on the big occasion, the magic of Gemmill, McCoist and Collins lifting the spirit of a nation,” Compston sats while reading from a leather chair and dressed ready for bed in his Scotland top.

READ MORE: This is everything you need to know about Scotland v Czech Republic at Euro 2020

The story passionately recounts the highs, the lows, the joy, and the all too familiar pain of following Scotland, but talks of “a new chapter that sees us back where we belong, on the big stage with a team 5 million strong”. 

It also nods to “Scotland’s new heroes set to make their own history, like Robertson, Marshall, McTominay and Christie”.

Before closing the book, Compston delivers a passionate rallying cry of "C’mon Scotland, we’re made for this".

“How will the story end? We’ll need to wait and see, but remember, sometimes dreams come true…even at Wembley.”

Compston said: “It's taken a while, but we’re finally here. It’s the night before Scotland takes on Europe and anticipation is at an all-time high for what lies ahead tomorrow.

"I remember the same night in 1998, and it feels exactly the same – the build-up, the pre-match nerves and hopes building as we get set for the match.

"Wherever you’re watching; at home, in the pub with a pint of Tennent’s, or for a lucky few, at Hampden – we’ve been waiting 23 years for this match to come, and only one thing is certain. We're made for this.”

The National:

READ MORE: This week's Sunday National includes a DOUBLE poster special

Cameron Matthews, Tennent’s senior brand manager, said: “23 years is a long time to wait, and despite the past six months feeling like another 23 years, the time has finally come.

"Tennent’s has stood side by side with the Tartan Army for almost 50 years, and we know that supporting Scotland can put you through the emotional wringer. But it’s been so long since we’ve had to deal with pre-match nerves we just had to call in Martin’s soothing tones to ease us off to sleep.

"As he says, we’ll need to wait and see what tomorrow brings, but as a nation, we’re made for this.”

READ MORE: Martin Compston among stars set for Scotland Euro 2020 show

The Scotland squad face the Czech Republic tomorrow (Monday, June 14) at Hampden for their first game of the Euro 2020 group stages.

The kick-off is scheduled for 2pm and a total of 10,000 fans will inside Hampden to watch live. The game will also be broadcast on BBC One for those not lucky enough to get tickets.