McTominay set to return for Scotland's World Cup opener despite illness

Scotland's hopes for a strong World Cup opener against Haiti hinge on the fitness of midfielder Scott McTominay, who missed the final training session due to a stomach bug. The influential player, often regarded as a key figure in Steve Clarke's squad, was absent from Thursday's practice in North Carolina. Teammate Kenny McLean expressed optimism regarding McTominay's recovery, stating, 'Hopefully that doesn’t spread.' As Scotland prepares to kick off their campaign in Boston, confidence remains high that McTominay will be fit to take the field.