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Scott McTominay lit up Hampden Park with an outrageous overhead kick to give Scotland a crucial early lead against Denmark in their World Cup qualifier.
The Napoli midfielder, formerly of Manchester United, struck after just three minutes, acrobatically meeting a lofted cross and sending a spectacular finish past Kasper Schmeichel as the stadium erupted.
Steve Clarke's side went into the final Group C fixture needing a win to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup, having been handed an unexpected lifeline at the weekend despite losing 3-2 to Greece after falling 3 0 behind in Piraeus.
That defeat looked fatal until Belarus stunned Denmark with a point in Copenhagen, keeping the group alive and dragging the qualification fight to Glasgow, where Scotland know only victory would be enough to finish top.
Denmark, led by McTominay's club team-mate Rasmus Hojlund, need just a point to book their place for the North American finals.
More to follow.
