The Nations League could prove key to Scotland's World Cup hopes after a 'leaked' document showed how the European qualifiers will be seeded.
Steve Clarke's side begin their League A campaign against Poland and Portugal this week after being promoted to the top tier of UEFA's newest competition.
We've been drawn alongside the Poles, Portuguese and Croatia in Group A1. This will present the Scots' toughest test at this level after rising through the leagues with some impressive results in recent seasons.
Up until now, the Nations League has been used as a safety net for qualification proper, allowing a second chance should things go wrong.
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