No-one should assume that it is an attempt to keep the home club sweet, these players are all in on merit. It is further confirmation of Jim Jefferies success both in the transfer market and with youth development for a club like Kilmarnock to be recognised quite so forcibly.
It is a surprise that none of Hibs high-flying youngsters have made it in, however.
All that remains is for local fans to get out in force to make it a night to remember as a Killie-inspired Scotland record their first win in the Futures Cup.