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Will Scotland win against Ukraine and what changes should Steve Clarke make? Monday Jury

Do you fancy Steve Clarke's boys to make it three win in a row against Ukraine?

KEITH JACKSON: Wouldn't that be lovely? But this is Scotland we're talking about so it's highly unlikely to be so stress free. I'd bite your hand off for a 0-0 draw in Krakow right now.

CRAIG SWAN: You worry that Ukraine will have a freshness edge. But Scotland will make chances and can get their point.

ANDY NEWPORT: We don’t need the win but that old adage about it being a dangerous game playing for a draw is right enough. Hit the same heights as they did on Wednesday and in the second half against Ireland and Scotland should have nothing to worry about.

DAVID McCARTHY: They are certainly capable of doing so but a draw will be enough and I'm confident this group of players can get at least that in Poland to top off a great Nations League campaign.

How big a miss would Kieran Tierney and Aaron Hickey be in Krakow?

KEITH: We're certainly testing our new found reserves of outstanding full-backs. Fingers crossed for both but if the worst case scenario is starting places for Anthony Ralston and Greg Taylor then Scotland will still be in more than decent shape.

CRAIG: Obviously, a big miss if they don’t make it. It goes without saying that Tierney’s experience and quality is invaluable.

ANDY: It would be a big blow if both were ruled out, Tierney especially. But Greg Taylor is having the season of his life and Tony Ralston isn’t a bad option either. We’re well stocked at full-back.

DAVID: The strength in depth Clarke has assembled means that Tony Ralston and Greg Taylor will be able deputies if required. That said, there aren't many teams who wouldn't miss Tierney in particular, so let's hope he - and Hickey make it.

Clarke has already said he needs to manage some of his star men's minutes. What changes would you make?

KEITH: With Scott McTominay suspended, Clarke is going to have to freshen up his midfield. Ryan Jack looks like an obvious replacement. Che Adams and Ryan Fraser may also come in from the start.

CRAIG: Che Adams will return, surely. Ryan Christie might need a rest. Scott McTominay’s ban means a change. Ryan Jack can go in there.

ANDY: Ryan Jack looks the obvious choice to replace the suspended McTominay. I’d like to see Ryan Fraser get a proper run out after returning to the national team fold, while Adams gives us a better link-up potential than Dykes.

DAVID: Full backs might be forced upon him and with McTominay suspended, Ryan Jack or Billy Gilmour should come in. And with Che Adams getting most of the night off on Saturday, he should come back. Ryan Fraser for Stuart Armstrong is another possibility.

England have been relegated from the Nations League top tier but is Gareth Southgate under pressure?


KEITH: Hopefully not. If England ever find themselves a top notch manager then, with the wealth of talent in their squad, they might end up being world beaters again. And no-one needs that.

CRAIG: No England manager gets away with a recent run like his without stick. But he’s earned time.

ANDY: They look like a team fast running out of ideas but the Nations League is relatively meaningless for England. He’ll only get his jotters if his team tumble out early in Qatar.

DAVID: He won't get sacked before the World Cup but there's growing noise around his ability to get the best out of some very good players, so he's unlikely to be around in 2023.

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