"We expect a tough night, they're a competent side,"
"Take the win if we can get it, however it comes. If it's by one goal, if it's by two goals, whatever. First of all, we need to make sure that we get the win."
"When I'm turning to my bench for people to go on to the pitch to help us to see that game out, I was really happy with what my options were. Obviously, I've got the same options going into this game to make the changes that I need to make."
Scotland travel to ZTE Arena to face Belarus in a World Cup qualifying match and prioritize securing three points above the manner of victory. A recent goalless draw in Denmark provided positivity while Belarus's 5-1 loss to Greece showed vulnerability but not a lack of competence. The entire Scotland squad is available and one or two changes to the starting XI are likely without weakening the team because of strong bench options. Players showed fatigue after the Denmark game, though seasonal fitness context differs. The team aims to return to a physically difficult, hard-to-play-against style.
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