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Scotland vs Ukraine: Who should Steve Clarke start in the World Cup play-off semi-final?

Scotland face Ukraine in their World Cup play-off semi-final; pick your Scotland starting XI using our team selector below; Watch Scotland vs Ukraine live on Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm on Wednesday; kick-off 7.45pm

Scotland are undefeated in their last eight matches
Image: Scotland are undefeated in their last eight matches ahead of Wednesday's tie against Ukraine

Scotland take on Ukraine in a much anticipated World Cup play-off semi-final at Hampden Park but who would you pick to start on Wednesday?

The match could see Steve Clarke's side take a huge step towards ending that 24-year wait to reach the finals of the tournament which gets underway in November in Qatar.

Scotland - who are unbeaten in eight matches - will be cheered on by a sellout crowd at the national stadium, with Wales awaiting the winners in Cardiff four days later.

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Relive Scotland's rollercoaster route to the World Cup play-offs that included several last-gasp goals, crucial wins and plenty of drama

Pick your Scotland XI

So who will play? Well, there will be a change at the back with Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney left out of this squad after knee surgery.

Liam Cooper and Scott McKenna are natural left-sided alternatives who could slot into Clarke's favoured back three.

Nathan Patterson is included in Steve Clarke's 28-man Scotland squad
Image: Everton's Nathan Patterson is "doubtful" for the game against Ukraine

Stephen O'Donnell, Anthony Ralston and Aaron Hickey are options for the right wing-back slot if Nathan Patterson misses out.

Che Adams started up front in Scotland's last match against Austria. Would you stick with the Southampton striker or do Lyndon Dykes or Jacob Brown get your vote?

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