You are Scotland boss Steve Clarke… What would you do against Belarus?

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World Cup qualifying: Scotland v Belarus

Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Date: Sunday, 12 October Time: 19:45 BST

Coverage: Watch on BBC Scotland, listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Radio Nan Gaidheal, follow live text coverage on the BBC Sport website & app

Scotland are sitting pretty in World Cup qualifying after taking seven points from their first three matches.

Three more should be added to the tally when Belarus visit Hampden on Sunday.

While Scotland came from behind to beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday, Belarus were thrashed 6-0 by Denmark, leaving them rock bottom without a point.

So how should Scotland head coach Steve Clarke approach the latest qualifier? You tell us...

Choose your XI and your formation

Scotland were thoroughly unconvincing in victory over Greece, having been second best for long spells.

Possession for the home side was a paltry 33.3%, with Clarke's side struggling to pick passes, while the defensive press appeared haphazard, albeit against slick opponents.

But doughtiness at the back, a threat from set-pieces and a slice or two of good fortune got Scotland over the line in a key match.

Goalscorers Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie are both suspended this time, while substitute Lyndon Dykes' late strike may have earned him a start.

Billy Gilmour seems certain to take on a central midfield role and there will be a switch at right-back after an injury for Aaron Hickey but what other changes should the boss consider?

Ben Gannon-Doak did not look comfortable on the left, so is it time to play him on the right or give him a rest?

Scott McTominay as a second striker was not a success against Greece. It could prove fruitful against lesser opponents or is the Napoli man better off in a deeper role?

Pick your Scotland XI

Pick your Scotland XI for the World Cup qualifier against Greece.

Give us your team talk

So you've mulled over your options and decided on your team and approach.

Now it's time to deliver those final words of wisdom to the squad. What are you going to say to rouse them for what should be a routine win?

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