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Steve Clarke arrived in Athens ahead of Scotland’s double date with World Cup destiny and urged his star men not to blow the chance of a lifetime. ‌

Clarke admitted some of his key players were ‘panicked’ by the prospect of how close they are to reaching a first global finals since France 98 - and that it had a negative impact on their performance levels in last month’s wins over Greece and Belarus. ‌

The manager felt inclined to give them both barrels in the immediate aftermath of those nervy Hampden showings but he believes they have got their zen back now that they’re about to enter the closing straight. ‌

Dodge defeat in the ancient capital tonight and they will set up a winner-takes-all thriller at home to Denmark on Tuesday, when a victory would clinch aut

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