Tommy Conway is determined to secure his place in Scotland's World Cup squad after a period of international exile. The Middlesbrough striker, capped six times, was left out of Steve Clarke's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers last year despite watching Scotland's memorable 4-2 win over Denmark from home.

Conway signed from Bristol City in August 2024 for a reported fee of £4.5 million and has scored eight goals this season as Middlesbrough push for promotion. The 23-year-old admits he knew he had to be included in Scotland's March friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast to have any realistic chance of making the summer tournament squad.

The striker's determination saw him commit to a rigorous process since November, using his exclusion from previous camps as motivation. Conway views playing for Scotland at a World Cup as the pinnacle of his career, emphasizing that this tournament represents Scotland's first World Cup appearance in many years.