Scotland are currently a point behind Denmark in Group C, and four points ahead of Greece. So, irrespective of the result at Hampden on Tuesday, they are guaranteed at least a playoff spot. However, for Steve Clarke's team, nothing other than a win will be on the agenda on an occasion like this in front of what is sure to be a raucous home crowd.

Karetsas steers in at near post for second before Tzolis shot goes through Gordon

Thomas Tuchel ’s side booked their spot in the 2026 World Cup with two games to spare, and are fresh from a 2-0 win over Serbia at Wembley, with goals from Arsenal pair Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze.

Denmark blew the chance to secure automatic World Cup qualification with a game to spare as they were held to a dramatic draw by Belarus in Copenhagen.

Despite losing 3-2 in Greece, Scotland’s dreams of automatically qualifying for the World Cup remain intact following an extraordinary night of action in qualification Group C.

Former Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund missed the Belarus game with illness and teammates Rasmus Nissen Kristensen and Joachim Andersen, as well as two staff members, are also isolating after...