Scots should have too much quality for shot-shy visitors

Scotland manager Gordon StrachanCredit: Ian MacNicol

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Scotland manager Gordon Strachan is determined to play down expectations, but a visiting side who have scored only one goal from open play on their travels over the past two years are surely there for the taking.

Unlike Strachan, bookmakers have little doubt that the Scots will make light work of Lithuania in their Group F showdown at Hampden Park.

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Steve DaviesRacing Post Sport

Published on 7 October 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 19:22, 7 October 2016

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