Denmark, Scotland and World Cup
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A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.
Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, scoring two stoppage-time goals in a wild 4-2 victory over Denmark.
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.
Sky Sports Adam Binnie reacts to Scotland qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after victory in their Group C decider over Denmark; Boss Steve Clarke writes himself into Scottish football folklore;
Scotland’s World Cup flame is burning more brightly than at any point since 1997. One win away from securing a berth back at a tournament where participation once felt like a birthright, everything is building towards an undoubtedly fraught but hopefully rewarding climax.
Scotland lost 3-2 to Greece last time out, but their hopes of automatic qualification for the World Cup are still alive. A victory over Denmark would send Steve Clarke’s side through to next
Put yourself in the shoes of the Scotland manager and pick the side and tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be.