"They're already guaranteed at least a place in the play-offs to qualify for next year's World Cup, so they're now able to have a proper, relatively stress-free, lunge at the big prize: first spot, automatic qualification, a ticket to the finals for the first time since 1998. All (ahem) they need to do, assuming Denmark see off Belarus tonight, is come away from Greece with at least a point, then beat the Danes at Hampden on Tuesday."
"Craig Gordon, 42, who hasn't played competitive football since May, replaces the absent Angus Gunn in goal. Grant Hanley, John Souttar and Aaron Hickey come into the defence, while Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson go into the midfield. Anthony Ralston, Kenny McLean, Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna drop to the bench, while Billy Gilmour is injured. Share Greece: Vlachodimos, Vagiannidis, Retsos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas, Kourbelis, Mouzakitis, Karetsas, Bakasetas, Tzolis, Pavlidis."
Scotland enter the match guaranteed at least a play-off place and positioned to pursue automatic World Cup qualification. A draw in Greece followed by a home win against Denmark would secure the top spot and a finals ticket for the first time since 1998. Managerial changes include Craig Gordon returning in goal, Grant Hanley, John Souttar and Aaron Hickey added to the defence, and Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson added to midfield. Several players drop to the bench and Billy Gilmour is injured. Group standings show Denmark and Scotland level on points, with Greece eliminated and Belarus bottom.
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