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Scotland XI v Ukraine confirmed as Celtic delivered Greg Taylor boost with Ralston decision made

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named his starting XI to face Ukraine in their final UEFA Nations League B match.

It's a huge game for the country at least a draw could not only seal a crack at some of the big boys in League A, but increased seeding placement for the Euro 2024 qualification process.

Celtic left-back Greg Taylor has delivered a boost to his club by overcoming an illness to start, with fitness concerns mounting for boss Ange Postecoglou.

Head Coach Steve Clarke during a Scotland training session at the Oriam (SNS Group)

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Hoops teammate Anthony Ralston is on the bench as Aaron Hickey has recovered from a hamstring knock to start at right-back, Ryan Porteous also makes his first start in central defence.

Clarke said ahead of the game: "I don't think anybody goes and sets out for a draw, you are always set up to win the game. We are certainly not going to go there for a draw because if you don't meet expectations you lose the game."

Striker Che Adams starts after illness and he said: "I feel great, feeling better. It is one of those ones where we have to get through it and put in a massive performance."

Scotland XI: Gordon, Taylor, Hickey, Hendry, Porteous, Fraser, McGinn, Jack, McGregor, McLean, Adams

Substitutes: McCrorie, Kelly, Gallagher, Kingsley, Dykes, Christie, Gilmour, McKay, Ralston, Armstrong, Doig

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