Scotland star back in training on eve of crucial World Cup opener

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleScott McTominay has rejoined the Scotland squad for training in Foxborough, Massachusetts, ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday, after missing a previous session due to an upset stomach. The Napoli midfielder, a pivotal player for Scotland, travelled separately with a doctor as a precautionary measure following the training session. McTominay holds an impressive record of 15 goals in 70 international appearances, including the crucial overhead-kick that secured World Cup qualification and a recent goal against Bolivia. Defender Scott McKenna sat out training due to a knock, raising doubts about his availability for the Haiti match, while injured midfielder Billy Gilmour joined the squad to observe from the sidelines. Scotland, making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, will face Haiti in a must-win opening game before challenging five-time champions Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, with ambitions to reach the knockout stages for the first time. In fullScotland handed major World Cup boost as Scott McTominay returns to training after illnessThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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