"Scotland embarking on a World Cup qualifying campaign that could end what would be a 28-year wait to reach the finals. Denmark, Greece and Belarus stand between Steve Clarke's side and a place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. Win the group - six matches over the next two months - and they'll be there. Finish second, and they still have a sniff through the play-offs."
"The squad is stronger than it has been for a while. Aaron Hickey, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon Doak and Lyndon Dykes are back after significant injury breaks to bolster a pool that also includes Ballon d'Or nominee Scott McTominay, Napoli team-mate Billy Gilmour, and proven Premier League performers such as Andy Robertson and John McGinn. However, there are question marks over who plays in goal, the centre-back combination, who leads the line, and even the shape of the team."
Scotland face Denmark at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Friday 5 September in a World Cup qualifying match with a chance to end a 28-year absence from the finals. The group includes Greece and Belarus; the group winner qualifies directly and second place advances to play-offs. Several players have returned from injury, including Aaron Hickey, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon Doak and Lyndon Dykes, augmenting a squad featuring Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Andy Robertson and John McGinn. Selection dilemmas persist over goalkeeper, centre-back pairing, centre-forward and overall team shape. Live coverage is available on BBC platforms.
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