Scotland team v Moldova: Steve Clarke names starting line-up for vital World Cup qualifier
Three points in Chisinau will guarantee a second place in Group F and a place in the World Cup play-offs. Failure to do so would require a positive result at home to Denmark in the final group match on Monday, unless Israel lose away to Austria in their penultimate fixture then Scotland will qualify for the play-offs regardless of their result in Moldova.
Steve Clarke faced a number of selection issues for the big match with Lyndon Dykes and Ryan Christie both suspended, while Manchester United’s Scott McTominay flew home from the training camp due to illness.
The Scotland boss has opted to go with a Southampton strike force of Che Adams supported by attacking-midfielder Stuart Armstrong, while Leeds captain Liam Cooper comes into the defence.
Here is how Scotland line-up:
1. GK - Craig Gordon
The Hearts goalkeeper is Scotland's undisputed no.1 Photo: Claus Bech
2. DRC - Jack Hendry
Has grown in stature since the Euros to become a key cog in the Scotland defence Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
3. DC - Liam Cooper
The Leeds captain has shown he can be relied upon at international level Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
4. DLC - Kieran Tierney
The Arsenal full-back has recovered from injury in time to face Moldova Photo: Jose Breton - SNS Group / SFA