"Scotland are potentially two games away from a first men's World Cup finals appearance since 1998. Wins over Greece and Denmark or a draw in Greece and then a win over Denmark will guarantee Steve Clarke's side a place at next year's tournament in Canada, the United States and Mexico. This will be the fourth meeting with Greece this year, so there should be no big surprises in Piraeus, although it's difficult to gauge the hosts' mood given they are out of the running."
"There will have to be a change of goalkeeper since Angus Gunn is ruled out. Would you go for the experience of Craig Gordon, even though the 42-year-old hasn't featured for Hearts this season? Billy Gilmour is missing with minor groin injury, but the Napoli midfielder did not start the 3-1 win over Greece at Hampden last month."
"The pace of Ben Gannon-Doak could be important for a counter-attacking strategy but the Bournemouth winger has managed a mere 24 minutes as a substitute for since his last international outing. And who get the nod up top? Would you be tempted to turn to Lawrence Shankland now the in-form Hearts captain is back in the fold?"
Scotland can secure World Cup qualification with two favourable results: a win in Greece and victory over Denmark, or a draw in Greece followed by a win over Denmark. The match takes place at Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus on Saturday 15 November at 19:45 GMT with BBC coverage. Angus Gunn is ruled out, requiring a goalkeeper change and prompting consideration of Craig Gordon. Billy Gilmour is sidelined with a minor groin injury. Ben Gannon-Doak offers counter-attacking pace despite limited recent minutes. Lawrence Shankland's return creates a selection option up front. Tactical flexibility between 4-3-3 and more defensive setups is under consideration.
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