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Scotland’s picture for World Cup opener clearer and brighter after Bolivia boost

Published 7 June 2026 · sports

Lawrence Shankland says there is a ‘club feel’ in the camp after eight goals in two confidence- building friendly wins Scotland arrived at Euro 2024

Lawrence Shankland says there is a ‘club feel’ in the camp after eight goals in two confidence- building friendly wins Scotland arrived at Euro 2024 with more questions than answers swirling around their squad.

The team were on a poor run of form, with umpteen players looking jaded. What happened next proved grisly. While the level of Curaçao and Bolivia – plus the motivational levels of the latter – must be acknowledged, a Scottish side notching eight goals in back-to-back friendlies has altered grey areas for Steve Clarke.

Scotland’s picture before Saturday’s World Cup opener against Haiti is now a clearer one. This time, they look far from jaded. Continue reading...

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