Denmark v Scotland team news: Steve Clarke names side for World Cup qualifier

Scotland’s World Cup qualification campaign begins in Copenhagen and Steve Clarke has named his side to face Denmark.

The national team are hoping to make a flying start to the qualifiers, with just six games standing between Scotland and a first World Cup finals since 1998.

The short campaign means every point is vital and a positive result against the top seeds would be a huge boost, with matches against Belarus and Greece to come.

Clarke has named a strong side for the challenge in the Parken Stadium, with only Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston having withdrawn from the squad through injury.

Angus Gunn starts in goal, and there’s a back four of captain Andy Robertson, Grant Hanley, John Souttar and Aaron Hickey.

Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie anchor the midfield, with Scott McTominay and John McGinn playing in support of Lyndon Dykes and Che Adams.