30 h. ago Jordan Pickford reveals Thomas Tuchel's secret ingredient that can win England the World Cup

England No.1 Jordan Pickford on his mum's proud texts, being a leader, calming down and his World Cup dream with the Three Lions as he wins his 80th international cap against Latvia - eight years after his debut

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42 h. ago Remote Scottish island distillery that only began production in 2024 secures £1.5 million boost

“Securing this investment is a major milestone for us and for the island” – founder Angus MacMillan

Economics

45 h. ago Tiny Faroe Islands boost World Cup dream with stunning win over the Czech Republic

The European minnows made it four wins from their last five qualifiers

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68 h. ago World Cup qualifiers, WSL updates and football news – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Relevant link here | And email us with your thoughtsTime to look ahead to today’s fixtures, with Scotland among the teams in World Cup qualifying action.Group CScotland v BelarusDenmark v GreeceNetherlands v FinlandLithuania v PolandSan Marino v CyprusRomania v AustriaFaroe Islands v Czech RepublicCroatia v Gibraltar Continue reading...

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Steve Clarke plans Scotland World Cup dream and club football return as two new players called up

National team boss sets out plans for the future

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3 d. ago Luke Littler responds to spiky Gerwyn Price verdict after World Grand Prix thriller

Luke Littler has sent a message to Gerwyn Price after completing a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to win their World Grand Prix Darts quarter-final

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3 d. ago 'Frustrated' Nico Raskin lets teammates hear it as Rangers star suffers blow to World Cup dream

Raskin was one of the best performers but Belgium toiled to a 0-0 draw at home to North Macedonia

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3 d. ago What channel is Scotland vs Belarus? Live stream, TV and kick

A huge win against Greece has set up the chance of a six points in this break and push one step close to the World Cup dream

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4 d. ago Lewis Ferguson Scotland decision speaks volumes as Greece goal hero spells out magnitude of World Cup dream

Bologna midfielder struck his first goal for his country at a crucial moment as Scotland fought back to beat Greece at Hampden.

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4 d. ago The unseen Scotland hero who helped turn Greek tragedy into Hampden jubilation

A goal down and with the World Cup dream hanging by a thread Scotland dragged themselves off the floor in Glasgow's south side

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4 d. ago Fate is playing with a Scotland top on because the 30 year World Cup dream is finally happening – Keith Jackson

It was a Houdini act for the ages from Steve Clarke's team and it now looks as if it's finally happening

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5 d. ago Scotland dig deep to beat Greece and keep World Cup dream on track

Scotland 3-1 Greece: Steve Clarke’s side were unconvincing at times but came from a goal down to secure another vital three points at Hampden Park

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5 d. ago Rogers, Watkins and Saka stunner lead England to emphatic win against Wales

Craig Bellamy made the point beforehand that a boxing promoter would not put these opponents in the ring together; the gulf in class was just too great. It was possible to remember the words of the Wales manager as England surged into a 3-0 lead inside 20 minutes. It felt like a technical knockout, this friendly over with indecent haste.Thomas Tuchel had stood by the players who had ignited his England tenure in September with the 5-0 World Cup qualifying win against Serbia in Belgrade, the buildup dominated by his omissions of Jude Bellingham, in particular, and Phil Foden. The manager simply wanted his team to build on the momentum they had generated, the excitement they created. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Jim Goodwin determined to help Ryan Strain realise World Cup dream as Dundee United star set for injury comeback

The Tannadice defender has recently returned to first team training after recovering from a fractured kneecap

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6 d. ago Clarke nonplussed by Katy Perry but hopes for fireworks from Scotland in qualifiers

Scotland’s manager not aware his squad shared a hotel with the pop superstar with focus solely on Greece gameEven close proximity to a global superstar cannot divert Scotland’s attention from their World Cup dream. Or is it a teenage one? Katy Perry shared a city centre hotel with Steve Clarke and his squad this week as the singer’s Lifetimes Tour stopped off in Glasgow. Clarke did not quite go as far as saying, “Katy who?” but he was nonplussed by his squad rubbing shoulders with a bestselling artist.“Was she?” said Clarke when asked about Perry’s whereabouts. “I didn’t know she was there. I’ve heard the name and I’m sure if you played me a couple of her songs I’d say: ‘I recognise that one.’ But I couldn’t name you one of her songs. That’s no disrespect to Katy but I’m from a different generation.” Pressed on whether he would even recognise Perry, Clarke – by now laughing – added: “Eh, no. And she wouldn’t recognise me.” This very much feels like two worlds that should never colli...

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6 d. ago Luke Littler explains major career change after stunning World Grand Prix win

Luke Littler announced he had split from ZXF Sports Management on the eve of the World Grand Prix, but the 18-year-old still managed to see off Gian van Veen in a real thriller.

Sport

1 week ago East Kilbride coach Scott Allan: Late collapse at Clyde feels like a defeat

Kilby were crusing towards a much-needed win but saw their derby rivals stun them with two late goals

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1 week ago Ryan Strain on Dundee United battle for jerseys as new look Jim Goodwin team sparks buzz

The Socceroo is now back and looking to put his injury nightmare behind him as he aims for World Cup dream

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1 week ago St Helens told to move from stunning Leeds win and focus on Hull KR semi

The Saints scored 38 seconds after the final hooter following a 16-pass move to beat Leeds and set up a clash with regular season champions Hull KR.

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