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Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' for Haiti opener after illness
June 12, 2026
Source: BBC Sport · Read on source site
Scott McTominay trained on Friday having missed the session the previous day
>Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says Scott McTominay is feeling "perfect and ready to go" for the World Cup opener against Haiti after recovering from an upset stomach.
>The Napoli midfielder took part in training on Friday having missed out on Thursday due to a slight illness.
>The 29-year-old travelled separately from the rest of the squad as a precaution after they arrived in Boston, alongside a doctor.
>Although pleased McTominay is available, Clarke downplayed the significance of any one player to his side's chances.
>"I've got 26 superstars here," he said. "To try to put so much on to one person is not fair.
>"We've built everything we've done over the last seven years on the squad, the team, everyone being together and playing their part at certain times.
>"We are delighted with Scott's abilities and what he can bring to the team. But we are going to need another 15 to bring the same if we want to have a positive tournament."
>Centre-back Scott McKenna, who has not trained this week, will miss the Haiti game with a calf issue but is expected to train on Monday.
>Scotland get their first World Cup in 28 years under way when they face Haiti on Saturday (Sunday, 02:00 BST) at Boston Stadium in Foxborough.
>They will also face Morocco and Brazil in the group stage.
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