Steve Clarke heads into Scotland’s World Cup debut against Haiti after a dominant 2-0 win over Bolivia in New Jersey. The first‑half display left many expecting a similar approach, but Clarke must decide whether to tweak tactics for the Caribbean side. Captain Andy Robertson and Aaron Hickey are virtually guaranteed at full‑back, anchoring the defence. Clarke will stress discipline and swift transitions.

In attack, the pairing of forward Liam Shankland with striker Daniel Adams earned both goals on Saturday, prompting former international Kenny Miller to predict a 4-4-2 setup. Miller argues the duo “should spearhead” the line, and Clarke has already employed that formation in the two warm‑up games. Winger Ben Gannon‑Doak and midfielder Scott McTominay are also in contention, health permitting.

Goalkeeper Angus Gunn earned the nod after a clean 90 minutes versus Bolivia, but the centre‑back berth remains unsettled. Scott McKenna, John Souttar, Grant Hanley and Jack Hendry all featured in the friendlies, leaving Clarke to balance experience and form. The selections will shape Scotland’s defensive solidity and could dictate whether they survive the opening shock against Haiti.