You are Scotland boss Steve Clarke… what would you do?

World Cup qualiying: Denmark v Scotland

Venue: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Date: Friday, 5 September Time: 19:45 GMT

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It is not a stretch to suggest there is not a Scottish person under the age of 30 who remembers seeing the men's national team play at a World Cup.

France '98 - kilts, Brazil, Craig Burley's teeth against Norway, and the Morocco debacle - might not feel all that long ago to some. But to others, it might as well have never happened.

And so here we are again, Scotland embarking on a World Cup qualifying campaign that could end what would be a 28-year wait to reach the finals.

Denmark, Greece and Belarus stand between Steve Clarke's side and a place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.

Win the group - six matches over the next two months - and they'll be there. Finish second, and they still have a sniff through the play-offs.

With that in mind, how should Scotland play it? Imagine you were the head coach -what would your approach be?

We're asking you to select your XI, map out your tactics, and deliver the pre-match team talk...

Choose your XI and your formation?

First the good news. The squad is stronger than it has been for a while.

Aaron Hickey, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak and Lyndon Dykes are back after significant injury breaks to bolster a pool that also includes Ballon d'Or nominee Scott McTominay, Napoli team-mate Billy Gilmour, and proven Premier League performers such as Andy Robertson and John McGinn.

However, there are question marks over who plays in goal, the centre-back combination, who leads the line, and even the shape of the team.

We don't envy you trying to pick the best XI to get the job done in Copenhagen...

What the pundits say

Former Scotland manager Craig Levein on BBC Radio Scotland

Steve Clarke has had so long to think about his starting XI and I'm sure he's discussed it with his coaches. I think he'll play with three at the back and the box in midfield, which he's done in most matches and that's his go-to set-up.

If we can take four points from these first two matches, we'll put ourselves in a fantastic position, but starting with two games away from home is tricky.

The leagues that most the players are playing in bring pressure every single week, which means they will find it easier to perform.

There are only five players who are not playing in the English Premier League or a top league in Europe. In the past, we were lucky if we had two or three players who played in top flight leagues outside of Scotland.

Ex-Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast

Kieron Bowie has done more than enough to merit a start, looking at how well he's done in the European campaign for Hibs at the start of the season.

It's the importance of being able to hold the ball up, especially in venues where you don't expect to have the ball as much as them. If you have him up front, you've got [Scott] McTominay playing off him looking to hit the box and he'll probably go with Ryan Christie.

You've got guys who can actually get after teams and if you get the press right you can steal the ball high up the pitch, and then you've got a chance.

What you say

So you've mulled over your options and decided on your team and approach. Here's a selection of your thoughts...

Jim: Attack when you have the ball. Defend in depth when you lose possession and hit fast on the break.

Martin: Have belief in yourselves, work hard as a team for one another, most of you are playing in the best league in the world. Go get them Scotland.

James: Right lads, when we go 3-0 down, pull on a Danish shirt and mingle with the crowd.

Gary: If Hanley starts, our chance of qualifying ends.

Neil: Calm in first half. The Danes will throw everything at us. In last third, press forward - use the midfield magic to spark an unbelievable 80th-minute winner.

Gerry: Be confident and don't be afraid to take players on. Speak to each other and keep your shape when attacking in case of a turnover. Take pot shots at every opportunity to test the goalie. Come home proud of your performances.

John: Don't play Che Adams or John McGinn. We have to move on. Keep giving Doak the ball with Hickey as back up when he loses it.