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Mark Hendry

What 'doesn't matter' to Ben Gannon-Doak in Scotland World Cup push

Scotland forward Lawrence Shankland, left, and midfielder Ben Gannon-Doak react after Shankland scored a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Bolivia in Harrison, N.J., Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela (Image: Pamela Smith)

Ben Gannon-Doak admits he's not fussed as to who scores the goals for Scotland at this summer's World Cup.

The Bournemouth winger, 20, impressed with a strong performance as his side annihilated Bolivia in their final warm-up game before the tournament kicks off.

He chipped in with an assist to tee up Che Adams' first of the evening and he was a thorn in the defenders' side all evening before he was eventually subbed for well-earned rest.

Gannon-Doak was pleased to have a hand in the goals as he bombed forward the whole evening, but the former Liverpool and Celtic attacker insists he would have been just as satisfied with the same result even if he'd had nothing to do with the outcome.

"It was good (to play a part in the goals)," Gannon-Doak said. "I'm always happy to contribute but I'd be just as buzzing if we won 4-0 and I didn't have anything to do with the goals. The lads were brilliant today.

"I think that's our job and is what we're here to do, so the more often we can do that the better for the team.

"But as I say, if it was one of the other lads scoring all four on their own I'd be just as buzzing, so it doesn't matter."

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