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The Tartan Army anthem Freed From Desire pounded round Hampden with an energy that could have propelled every footsoldier across the Atlantic to the World Cup itself. ‌

And centre stage - as the punters lost their minds in the stands - partied a group of Scotland players who had finally be released from their own deepest, strongest craving. ‌

Andy Robertson , John McGinn, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, Kenny McLean, Ryan Christie have all felt the pain of two, or for some three missed World Cups. Craig Gordon ? Make that FIVE. ‌

But in just six outrageous injury time minutes in Mount Florida on Tuesday night every bit of that agony was wiped away for good.

Denmark were downed. Hampden was hysterical. And Scotland are heading back to the World Cup. For Rober

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