5 h. ago Che Adams gets honest on Scotland rivalry with Lyndon Dykes that is driving World Cup bid

Both strikers now sit on 10 international goals and Adams is hungry to add to that tally against Belarus.

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10 h. ago Giorgi Mamardashvili goes from zero to hero as Liverpool star saves Spain penalty

The Georgian goalkeeper was in action for his country as they bid to secure a place in next summer's World Cup

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11 h. ago 'It felt like...': Scotland star names the Scottish speciality helping to drive their World Cup dream

Che Adams believes Scotland’s have a secret ingredient that can help them end their 28 year exile from the World Cup.

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39 h. ago Scotland stress need for Hampden positivity as Greece frustration felt

Skipper issues Tartan Army plea and sets points target in World Cup bid

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39 h. ago Andy Robertson sets Scotland points tally target in World Cup bid as skipper declares 'that's a fact'

It's seven points from three games to date and the Liverpool and Dark Blues star has eyes on replicating that total

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48 h. ago Tuchel criticises ‘silent’ England fans, World Cup qualifying news and more: football – live

⚽ All the latest going into weekend’s internationals⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Mail MichaelPerhaps we should start with Scotland. Ewan Murray was our reporter at Hampden and was brutally honest about how fortunate the home side were to take a crucial victory over Greece.If Scotland make it to the promised land of next summer’s World Cup, they will glance back at this as a crucial evening. There must also be laughter to accompany reflection.No sane observer could claim Steve Clarke’s team deserved to prevail here. Lewis Ferguson and Lyndon Dykes sealed the win. Dick Turpin sprang to mind. Someone, somewhere appears to be smiling on Scotland’s bid to play in a World Cup for the first time since 1998. The Scots, who had just 31% possession, are now in an excellent position in Group C. A playoff spot could be secured on Sunday evening, when Belarus visit Glasgow. Greece, who next travel to Denmark, need snookers. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Ferguson is Scotland’s hero as they fight back to steal vital victory over Greece

Maybe, just maybe, Scotland will end their painful wait. If the nature of this win over Greece counts, someone is smiling favourably on Steve Clarke’s bid to lead his country to a first World Cup since 1998. Greece were superior to the Scots in so many departments here yet still lost. Lewis Ferguson’s first strike for his country and Lyndon Dykes, who scored in stoppage time, have Clarke daring to dream. It was victory that mattered here, not how it was achieved, which is just as well.Assessment of this Scotland team is not particularly easy. Euphoria swept the country as Clarke led his men to the last European Championship. Epic disappointment was not only the theme in Germany but again as the Scots returned for Nations League action. Scotland rallied impressively in that group before a comprehensive defeat by Greece in a playoff. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Manchester United: Joshua Zirkzee eyes January exit in bid to secure World Cup call

The Dutchman has not appeared for his national side since November of last year

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1 week ago Kilmarnock defender aiming for World Cup bid after receiving maiden international call

The 25-year-old was one of two Killie players to receive their first senior calls

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1 week ago Developer pivots from Ryder Cup scheme in bid to build 1,450 homes and new link road near M61

The massive development includes a link road which the developer claims would address congestion at Chequerbent roundabout near Westhoughton

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2 w. ago Ryder Cup Sunday singles tee times announced as Rory McIlroy faces Scottie Scheffler

Justin Rose will kick off Europe’s bid to close out the 2025 Ryder Cup against Cameron Young

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy defies the hecklers to keep Europe’s Ryder Cup bid on track

The world number two was targeted by American supporters at Bethpage.

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2 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Day 2 latest scores and results as Europe bid to halt US fightback

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood secure point after Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young win in Saturday morning foursomes

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2 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Day 2 latest scores and results as Europe bid to extend lead

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood reunited as Luke Donald sticks with winning pairings for Saturday morning foursomes

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2 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Day 2 scores and latest as Europe bid to extend lead

Luke Donald sticks with winning pairings for Saturday morning foursomes

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2 w. ago England bid to exorcise ghosts as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses must handle pressure as they look to end 11 years of hurt when they face Canada at Twickenham

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2 w. ago Megan Jones adapts grief of losing parents into purpose in bid to land World Cup

Jones stands on the brink of individual and team glory.

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2 w. ago Only one question remains before Europe’s bid for Ryder Cup history

The preparation is over, the talking – a lot of talking – is finally done. Now Europe must go out and deliver while deflecting the abuse of a hostile New York crowd

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2 w. ago On the eve of the Ryder Cup, only one question remains before Team Europe’s bid for history

The preparation is over, the talking – a lot of talking – is finally done. Now Europe must go out and deliver while deflecting the abuse of a hostile New York crowd

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2 w. ago Bryson DeChambeau makes Donald Trump prediction ahead of Ryder Cup bid

Bryson DeChambeau hopes President Donald Trump can inspire him and the rest of Team USA to victory at the Ryder Cup when they tackle Team Europe at Bethpage this week

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