Scotland return to the World Cup stage for the first time in 28 years to face Haiti on June 13. Head coach Steve Clarke is preparing what he described as 'the most important speech of his managerial life' ahead of this historic match, marking the nation's return after 28 largely absent years from the tournament.
Midfielder Scott McTominay has recovered from recent illness and is 'ready to go,' addressing earlier fitness concerns. The squad includes striker Lawrence Shankland, whose World Cup selection represents a potential breakthrough for Scotland's longstanding need for a proven goalscorer.
Clarke qualified Scotland through a momentous playoff victory against Denmark at Hampden Park in November, ending the nation's extended absence from world football's biggest tournament.
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