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Mya Bollan

4 ways Scotland’s Nations League glory boosts our country's ranking as World Cup chance now comes into view

It was a huge night for Scotland on Tuesday as Steve Clarke's side secured top spot in Nations League Group B1.

A point that all that was needed as the Tartan Army travelled to Poland to take on Ukraine in their final clash of a triple header this international break. And after a goalless draw, it was glory for Scotland in Krakow. It means that there are a number of benefits coming our way, with a spot in the Euro 2024 draw as well as a Pot 2 seed in that draw among the advantages. We will also be facing off against the 'big boys' in Europe, with the likes of France, Germany and Croatia potential group opponents as Scotland head into Group A.

The glory felt far away after heartbreak at the hands of Ukraine in a bid to qualify for this winter's World Cup in Qatar, with defeat in Dublin putting a damper on our Nations League campaign back in June too. But it was a case of back and back with a vengeance over the last couple of weeks. And it feels fantastic.

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