Scotland’s second match of this World Cup takes place on Friday night in Group C against Morocco.
After kicking off the tournament with a 1-0 win over Haiti at the same venue, Steve Clarke’s men head into the clash with Moroccans in good spirits - and top of the pool.
On paper, Morocco will be a far tougher assignment for Scotland. They are African champions and are ranked seventh in the world. They were impressive in drawing 1-1 with Brazil and are expected to go far in the tournament.
With that in mind, we’ve picked a team that is a little more pragmatic. Scotland were in a 4-4-2 formation against Haiti but given Morocco are likely to dominate possession, Scotland need an extra midfield. While a 3-5-2 or 3-5-1-1 cannot be discounted, we are going with a 4-2-3-1 system.
Have a look at our team and see what you think:

5. LB - Andy Robertson
Captain fantastic. He is the first name on the team sheet. | Getty Images

6. DCM - Lewis Ferguson
He was Scotland's safety net against Haiti. Did a power of work and the same levels - if not better - will be needed on Friday night. | AFP via Getty Images

7. DCM - Ryan Christie
This is where Christie plays for Bournemouth and he excels. With Scotland expected to revert to a five-man midfield, bringing him in feels like a no-brainer. Offers good defensive ballast, can link defence and attack and can get forward. | Getty Images

8. RW - Ben Gannon-Doak
He was complaining of sore calves and Steve Clarke wasn't totally enamoured with his performance, but Gannon-Doak's pace, trickery, directness and out-ball potential means he has to start so that Scotland keep Morocco on their toes. | Getty Images


