"Clarke surprised many by deploying a rigid 4-4-2 shape in Copenhagen. The approach was a success, keeping a clean sheet and claiming a point. The head coach then went for a 4-2-3-1 formation in Belarus, with John McGinn, Scott McTominay and Ben Gannon-Doak playing behind striker Che Adams. It was not a vintage performance from the Scots, but they got the job done in a deserved 2-0 victory."
"Steve Clarke's Scotland return to World Cup qualifying action with a Hampden double-header after taking four points from their first two matches. First up is a visit from Greece, who dispatched the Scots by three goals in Glasgow in March to secure a 3-1 aggregate win in the Nations League play-offs. Clarke's side have recovered well in their following competitive fixtures, earning a point in Denmark before defeating Belarus in back-to-back away games last month."
"The main notable change in Clarke's squad this month is a recall for veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon. The Hearts man is yet to play a minute of club football this season, but that is the same story for Nottingham Forest's Angus Gunn, who started both qualifiers in September. Would you consider bringing Gordon back in? And what about the other 10 positions and formation?"
Scotland begin World Cup qualifying at Hampden with a match against Greece and a subsequent home fixture. Greece beat Scotland by three goals in Glasgow in March to secure a 3-1 aggregate win in the Nations League play-offs. Scotland earned a point in Copenhagen and then won 2-0 away in Belarus, taking four points from two matches. Steve Clarke used a 4-4-2 in Denmark and a 4-2-3-1 in Belarus with McGinn, McTominay and Gannon-Doak supporting Che Adams. Craig Gordon received a recall despite no club minutes this season, while Angus Gunn started September qualifiers, leaving selection decisions open.
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