"You are standing in the home dressing room at Hampden, the place is silent. The bell has just gone to signal it's time to walk out in front of a packed national stadium. Return with a win and the men sitting in front of you become legends. Fail to do so, and it's game over. As Steve Clarke tries to mastermind a path to next summer's World Cup, he'll be delivering arguably the most important pre-match team talk of his coaching career."
"With regular first choice Angus Gunn injured, veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon lined up in Greece, despite not featuring for Hearts so far this season. The 42-year-old made some important saves but admitted himself he was disappointed with the concession of the third goal in Piraeus. Should he keep his place or make way for Falkirk regular Scott Bain or Rangers back-up Liam Kelly."
"Billy Gilmour was ruled out of the Greece match but assistant coach Steven Naismith hinted last week the Napoli midfielder could be fit in time for the final qualifier. If so, does he get the nod? And who drops out? Scotland's performance against Greece improved dramatically in the final 25 minutes as they reduced a three-goal deficit. A raft of substitutes were involved in that late push, including forwards Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst and Lawrence Shankland."
Scotland must beat Denmark at Hampden to qualify for next summer's World Cup, with the match described as decisive for players and coach Steve Clarke. Fans are invited to send inspirational messages for publication ahead of the game. Goalkeeper selection is uncertain after Angus Gunn's injury, with veteran Craig Gordon starting in Greece but under scrutiny and alternatives Scott Bain and Liam Kelly available. Billy Gilmour could return from injury and affect midfield selection. Several forwards who featured as substitutes in Greece, including Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst and Lawrence Shankland, are competing for starting places in a likely 4-3-3.
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