
"Scotland are going to the World Cup. And 100 days from now, they will end their 28-year wait and kick a ball on the biggest stage of all once again against Haiti on Sunday, 14 June, 02:00 BST - live on the BBC."
"As has been the case of late, Scotland are suffering from something of a goalkeeper crisis. Craig Gordon was heroic between the sticks back in November, despite conceding three goals in Athens and two against the Danes at Hampden. However, the 43-year-old has been all-but ruled out of this month's friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast with a shoulder injury."
"Liam Kelly has kept two clean sheets in his two games for Rangers since Scotland qualified for the World Cup (both in the Scottish Cup), while Falkirk's Scott Bain remains the only goalkeeper Clarke has recently included in his squads to be playing regular football."
Scotland has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and will play Haiti on June 14. With 100 days until the tournament, head coach Steve Clarke faces significant challenges, particularly a goalkeeper crisis. Craig Gordon, the 43-year-old Hearts goalkeeper who performed heroically in qualifying matches, is sidelined with a shoulder injury and ruled out of upcoming friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast. Angus Gunn has been benched at Nottingham Forest following a knee injury, while Liam Kelly has shown promise with two clean sheets for Rangers. Scott Bain from Falkirk remains the only goalkeeper regularly playing football and is hopeful of being included in the upcoming camp.
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