DAVID MCCARTHY: A big ask but it's possible. We'll be much better against Ukraine and Ireland than we were this month when fatigue and the loss of Kieran Tierney was keenly felt.
But defensively we'll have to improve big time. FRASER WILSON: It looks like too long a shot now given we’d probably need to beat Ukraine twice or take four points from them and beat Ireland.
Restoring the confidence of the players and the Tartan Army is the main objective with three good performances. And sorting out that defence. GORDON PARKS:Steve Clarke 's record is far too patchy to have much confidence in getting through this group.
Defensively we remain vulnerable to basic long balls but Kieran Tierney 's return would be welcome but we won't beat Ukraine home and away, so no. CRAIG SWAN: Ukraine spilling two points to Ireland has left a door open, but it is still going to be tough to overcome them on the evidence of the recent World Cup play-off at Hampden. DAVID MCCARTHY: The baseline has to be £15m with significant add-ons.
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