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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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McTominay should be fit for Scotland’s World Cup opener despite stomach bug

Scott McTominay in a bright green training bib runs his hand through his hair during training
Scott McTominay, widely considered Scotland’s most influential player, sat out the session in North Carolina. Photograph: Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock

Scotland are confident Scott McTominay will be fit to face Haiti on Saturday despite the midfielder sitting out training on Thursday due to a stomach complaint.

McTominay, widely considered Scotland’s most influential player, was a notable absentee as Steve Clarke put his players through their paces for a final time in North Carolina before departing for Boston. There, Scotland will play their first World Cup match in 28 years.

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