How assured are you Scotland will beat Ukraine on Wednesday to arrange a World Cup winner takes all conflict with Wales?
DAVID McCARTHY: Very. This can be a superb Scotland aspect which is aware of one another inside out and has a settled model of play that carries a risk on the high finish of the pitch, Ukraine’s preparation, for apparent and horrible causes, has been poor and Scotland should take the emotion out of the state of affairs and win the sport.
FRASER WILSON: Not overly, however then that’s extra to do with our latest World Cup report than this present Scotland aspect. Kieran Tierney is an enormous loss and removes considered one of our most important threats however with a rocking Hampden at their backs Scotland nonetheless have sufficient high quality to get by way of. Stopping Yarmolenko and Zinchenko would be the absolute key.
MICHAEL GANNON: Extra mildly optimist. Scotland are in very good type and we all know Ukraine’s issues. It’s going to be a nerve shredder and wouldn’t be stunned if we have to strap in for spot kicks.
ANDY NEWPORT: Very. This Scotland aspect has proved repeatedly over the past couple of years it might probably deal with the large event and I’ve little question they'll do it once more. Accidents to Kieran Tierney and Ryan Jack are a blow however we’ve received sufficient power and depth to deal with Ukraine.
And whereas we’re at it, identify your staff to tackle Ukraine.
DAVID: (3-4-1-2): Gordon; McTominay, Hanley, McKenna; O’Donnell, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McGinn; Dykes, Adams
FRASER: Persist with as near the aspect that beat Denmark as potential. Gordon, Souttar, Hanley, Cooper, O’Donnell, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson, McGinn, Adams, Dykes.
MICHAEL: Gordon, McTominay, Hanley, McKenna, Ralston, McGregor, Gilmour, McGinn, Robertson, Christie, Dykes.
ANDY: Gordon; Cooper, Hanley, McTominay; Hickey, Gilmour, McGregor, McGinn, Robertson; Adams, Dykes.
How large a loss is the withdrawal of Ryan Jack from the squad?
DAVID: I don’t suppose he would have began however it’s a blow to be with out him ought to something occur to McGregor or Gilmour. As Jack confirmed within the Scottish Cup remaining, he could make an affect off the bench.
FRASER: It’s a blow for the participant greater than the squad and that’s nothing towards Jack who's a high operator and was completely very good within the final play-off victory in Serbia. Nevertheless it’s an space of the park the place Scotland are blessed with choices.
MICHAEL: It’s a blow as we noticed how properly he labored with McGregor within the Serbia playoff. It’s simply as properly the midfield space is robust for Scotland although.
ANDY: Huge however manageable. Steve Clarke is a big fan of the Rangers midfielder however with Callum McGregor and Billy Gilmour accessible we’ve received loads of cowl within the centre of the park.
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Hibs have signed Scotland keeper David Marshall...can he get again to difficult Craig Gordon for the nationwide staff gloves?
DAVID: First, he’s an awesome signing for Hibs. However with Gordon in his present type, Marshall could have to attend some time to get again into the Scotland staff.
FRASER: Sure. Marshall has two years on Gordon and if, as anticipated, he makes the Hibs spot his personal then put together for an Edinburgh glove rivalry like by no means earlier than which might solely be excellent news for Steve Clarke.
MICHAEL: Little doubt. Marshall has by no means let Scotland down and there could be no fears chucking him the gloves if the prospect arose.
ANDY: Marshall has been a high servant to Scotland down the years however there’s no shifting Gordon in present type.