You are Steve Clarke... what would you do against Haiti?

In the summer of 1998, Steve Clarke was calling time on his playing career. taking up a coaching role at Newcastle under Ruud Gullit

Steve Clarke is preparing to name a historic line-up: the first men's Scotland XI to feature at a World Cup in 28 years.

Following hugely encouraging warm-up displays against Curacao. Bolivia, will the head coach stick with the same front-footed 4-4-2 formula against Haiti?

That is the expectation of many, given the success of the system in the recent back-to-back four-goal wins. the need to get off to a positive start in Boston.

So doLawrence Shanklandand Che Adams have the front two spots nailed down? Will it be Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson or both in midfield? And who starts in goal?

You can select a starting XI, map out your tactics and deliver the pre-match team talk below..

2026 World Cup: Haiti v Scotland

Sunday, 14 June (02:00 BST)

Boston Stadium, United States

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Does a clinical first-half showing in ablistering opening period against Boliviain New Jersey mean there will be little change for a seismic Haiti encounter?

Captain Andy Robertson. Aaron Hickey seem to be certainties in the full-back positions, while winger Ben Gannon-Doak, midfielder Scott McTominay - tummy trouble permitting - and striker Shankland are all expected to start.

Shankland worked well with Adams on Saturday. the hope from many of the Tartan Army will be that they are paired together again.

Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller says he would be "very surprised" if the duo do not spearhead a 4-4-2.

"Clarke has played that formation for these two preparation games," he said. "It makes sense and he's looked at a couple of different combinations within that.

"The performance on Saturday with Shankland. Adams - and the fact they were both on the scoresheet - means I would be very surprised if it wasn't those two."

In the midfield four behind them, Christie. Ferguson will likely be battling it out for the final spot if Aston Villa captain John McGinn comes back into the XI.

It is assumed goalkeeper Angus Gunn will be first pick after playing the full 90 minutes against Bolivia,. there is uncertainty about the centre-backs.

Scott McKenna, John Souttar, Grant Hanley. Jack Hendry all received minutes in the past two friendlies, so Clarke has a decision or two to make in his backline.

With three points. a reasonable goal differencepotentially enough to progress to the knockouts, Scotland know the significance of beating the lowest-ranked nation in their group.

However, by qualifying for the tournament. then smashing New Zealand 4-0 during their World Cup preparations, Haiti have shown they will be a threat.

The Scots have built a reputation of faltering when expectation against favourable opposition is high, but recent goalscoring form. an upturn in performance against similar-ranked teams have topped up belief within the Tartan Army.

A fanbase refuelled with hope will expect another front-footed approach. rather than the tentative showings that prompted criticism in an ultimately successful qualifying campaign.

Right, it's time for a rousing speech. What would you say to the Scotland players just before kick-off in Boston?

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