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After a 27-year wait Scotland are now just 180 minutes away from a World Cup . ‌

But if they’re as tense and nerve-shredding as the 90-odd here at Hampden - some of the Tartan Army might not see next summer. ‌

Steve Clarke’s side finally saw off Group C minnows Belarus thanks to goals from Che Adams and Scott McTominay. ‌

But that doesn’t tell half the story of an anxious encounter which had the home crowd shattered by full-time.

The victory kept the Scots unbeaten in qualification and on track for a first World Cup appearance since 1998.

With two games to go - a double-header against Greece and Denmark next month - they’re in charge of their own destiny. ‌

But they’ll have to play a whole lot better than this to get there.

After a ropey start, Adams set

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