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:
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.
9. MC - John McGinn
The Aston Villa man will link midfield and attack - and history suggests he will provide a goal threat Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
10. AMC - Stuart Armstrong
The Southampton midfielder has got the nod to replace the suspended Lyndon Dykes Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
11. CF - Che Adams
Coming into form at the right time for Scotland, having scoring two in his last three appearances for Southampton (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group