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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray

Scotland approach one-game World Cup shootout with excitement and focus

Composite of Andrew Robertson, Scott McTominay and Rasmus Højlund.
(Clockwise from top): Andrew Robertson will lead Scotland, Scott McTominay had a fine second half against Greece and Denmark’s Rasmus Højlund is fit to play. Composite: Reuters; Getty; Shutterstock

Wounding events in modern history mean Scotland can not be a football country that expects. It is, however, one on tenterhooks as the prospect of long‑awaited World Cup qualification looms so large.

On paper, the task is simple: beat Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday and the Scots will take a place in next summer’s tournament. It is the significance of progress that matters far more than the fact the Danes are ranked 18 places higher in the world.

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