Scotland coach considers changes for Morocco match

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Scotland coach considers changes for Morocco match
Summary

Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke may replace Lawrence Shankland with a midfielder for their upcoming match against Morocco on June 16 in Boston. Assistant Stuart McCall suggests Ben Gannon-Doak could start to enhance creativity. Scotland aims to secure at least a point following their recent 1-0 victory over Haiti, their first World Cup win since 1990. McCall noted the importance of maintaining attacking options while adapting the lineup for a challenging game against Morocco.

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  • Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in their last match.
  • McCall expects possible lineup changes, shifting to a more creative setup.
  • Next match is against Morocco on June 16 in Boston.
  • Shankland may be dropped for either Ryan Christie or Kenny McLean.
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  • 10:48 AMYahoo Sports'Clarke to drop Shankland for Christie or McLean' - McCall
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If we rewind 36 years to 16 June 1990 and the Italian city of Genoa, Stuart McCall was busy scoring to help Scotland secure a 2-1 win over Sweden. The former midfielder jokes that he "was always deadly from a yard out" and ultimately that victory wasn't enough to ensure Scotland progressed to the knock-out stage, but up until this weekend, it was their last win at a World Cup finals. Now the 62 year-old is assistant to Paul Heckingbottom at Preston North End, but he's also enjoying absorbing all the action from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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