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Coach Levein suggests Gannon-Doak starts on bench against Brazil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:51 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Coach Levein suggests Gannon-Doak starts on bench against Brazil

Summary

In the final World Cup Group C match against Brazil on June 21, Ben Gannon-Doak may again be an impact substitute, according to former Scotland manager Craig Levein. Levein commented on head coach Steve Clarke's strategy, mentioning Gannon-Doak's effectiveness as a substitute after he impressed in the last match against Morocco. Levein expressed concerns about going too aggressively against Brazil but noted improvements in Scotland's recent play despite a tough opening against Haiti and a narrow loss to Morocco. The game against Brazil is crucial for Scotland's hopes to advance in the tournament.

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•Gannon-Doak likely to start on the bench against Brazil.
•Levein advises caution against Brazil's strong performance.
•Scotland seeks improvement after loss to Morocco.
•The match is critical for Scotland's World Cup advancement.
•Performance against Brazil will impact standing in Group C.

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3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Gannon-Doak likely to start on bench again versus Brazil - Levein

What they're saying

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Ben Gannon-Doak might have to settle for being an impact substitute again in the final World Cup Group C game against Brazil on Wednesday, suggests former Scotland manager Craig Levein. There have been calls to start the Bournemouth winger, as the 20-year-old did in the opening with over Haiti, after he made an impact as a substitute in the defeat by Morocco. "The thing about Gannon-Doak for me is, starting him, I don't think [head coach] Steve [Clarke] is of a mind to start him and I can understand that," Levein told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound.
— Yahoo Sports

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