You are Steve Clarke... what would you do against Haiti?
You are Steve Clarke... what would you do against Haiti?Image source, PA MediaByNick McPheatBBC Sport ScotlandPublished1 minute agoSteve Clarke is preparing to name a historic line-up: the first men's Scotland XI to feature at a World Cup in 28 years.Following hugely encouraging warm-up displays against Curacao and Bolivia, will the head coach stick with the same front-footed 4-4-2 formula against Haiti?That is the expectation of many, given the success of the system in the recent back-to-back four-goal wins and the need to get off to a positive start in Boston.So do Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams have the front two spots nailed down? Will it be Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson or both in midfield? And who starts in goal?You can select a starting XI, map out your tactics and deliver the pre-match team talk below...2026 World Cup: Haiti v ScotlandSunday, 14 June (02:00 BST)Boston Stadium, United StatesWatch on iPlayerListen on SoundsWatch match coverage on the BBC iPlayer, listen to live commentary on BBC Sounds, and follow text updates on the BBC Sport website and app.Choose your XI and formationDoes a clinical first-half showing in a blistering opening period against Bolivia in New Jersey mean there will be little change for a seismic Haiti encounter?Captain Andy Robertson and Aaron Hickey seem to be certainties in the full-back positions, while winger Ben Gannon-Doak, midfielder Scott McTominay - tummy trouble permitting - and striker Lawrence Shankland are all expected to start.Shankland worked well with Adams on Saturday and the hope from many of the Tartan Army will be that they are paired together again.Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller says he would be "very surprised" if the duo do not spearhead a 4-4-2."Clarke has played that formation for these two preparation games," he said. "It makes sense and he's looked at a couple of different combinations within that."The performance on Saturday with Shankland and Adams - an...المصدر: BBC Sport Football | Source: BBC Sport Football
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