What have we learned from Scotland’s World Cup so far?

In the build-up to this tournament, head coach Steve Clark deployed a 4-4-2 formation in friendlies against Curacao and Bolivia.

Against admittedly weaker opposition, Scotland have scored eight goals in two matches and look confident ahead of the World Cup.

Clark stuck to similar form in the tournament opener against Haiti, but Scotland had fewer shots and fewer expected goals than their opponents (xG of 1.05 v 1.21).

John McGinn’s winning goal came through a deflection and starting strikers Laurence Shankland and Chey Adams were on the perimeter.

Shankland dropped to the bench against Morocco as Clarke bolstered his midfield, but once again Adams failed to compete.

Often an isolated figure up front, he failed to hold onto the ball and get Scotland on the park, managing just 11 touches before being replaced by Lyndon Dykes on 71 minutes. Scotland finished the game with zero shots on target.

It looks like Clarke will go with the same approach against Brazil, but there could be personnel changes with Dykes, Shankland, Ross Stewart and George Hurst Adams competing to lead the line.

Winger Ben Gannon-Doak, having impressed against Haiti, provided much-needed late dynamism off the bench as Clarke’s side finished strongly against Morocco.

Fellow wide player Findlay Curtis, 19, is yet to make his World Cup debut but also offers pace and technique. Could he feature at some stage in midweek as Scotland looks to relieve pressure?