The Record Sport team tackles the burning issues as Scotland prepares for their World Cup Group C opener against Haiti. With the countdown underway, the jury weighs in on key questions surrounding the squad and tactics.
Is Haiti the Perfect Opening Opponent?
Keith Jackson: Let's be honest, had Steve Clarke been allowed to hand pick the Group C fixtures, then this is the order he would have wanted the games to fall. Get three points on the board in the first match, take the momentum from it and then hope for the best. It's not going to be easy but if Scotland play at the level they found against Bolivia an opening win is on the cards.
Andy Newport: The scar tissue from scrapes against the likes of Peru, Iran and Costa Rica are burned into the Scottish psyche but we all know by now there's no easy games at this level. Go do a professional job like we did against Bolivia and we can kick-off the tournament with a huge win.
Fraser Wilson: You could hardly ask for a better opening game. Scotland need to get off to a flier and what an opportunity this is. That's not to say Haiti won't cause problems but if Scotland don't get maximum points from this opener with the top level talent in the squad then it will be a major disappointment.
Who Should Start in Goal?
Keith: That depends on what the manager and his staff are seeing on the training pitch. It was interesting that Angus Gunn was given the entire 90 minutes in New Jersey on Saturday and maybe that's the biggest clue yet.
Andy: It's such a hard pick given Gunn nor Craig Gordon has played much football over the past 12 months but I think I'd go with Gunn. He started the qualifying campaign as No1 and only missed out on that magic night against Denmark because of injury.
Fraser: Push comes to shove then I think Angus Gunn proved in qualifying, where he made big saves at key moments, that he is ready to be number one on the big stage, no matter his lack of action at club level. In many ways Craig Gordon would be a better story and is still more than capable. But this is no time for sentiment.
Has Ben Gannon-Doak Jumped Ahead of Findlay Curtis?
Keith: Absolutely. Saturday's performance was exactly what the manager was wanting to see from this maverick of a matchwinner. Gannon-Doak added precision in the final third to his pace and power and on this form, he's impossible to resist.
Andy: Steve Clarke felt BGD was suffering from rustiness after an injury plagued campaign at Bournemouth. Well it was well and truly shaken off after a stunning display in New Jersey. Back to his electric best, he'll start against the Haitians.
Fraser: On the evidence of the Bolivia game then yes. Gannon-Doak was back to his rapid, direct, fearless best. And just as importantly Curtis looked the exact same when he came off the bench. What an exciting double act to share the load over the three group games.
Have Shankland and Adams Established Themselves as the Front Pairing?
Keith: Lyndon Dykes dovetailed very nicely with Shankland at Hampden the other week. But Adams fired himself back up the pecking order with his first half double on Saturday and has always been Clarke's first choice striker in any case. They make a very dangerous double act.
Andy: Undoubtedly. The opener is a game when Scotland MUST take their chances and there is no better finisher in the squad than Shankland. Crucially, he and Adams seem to have an understanding that should see them create for each other.
Fraser: Surely. Three well taken goals between them against Bolivia was impressive but equally so was the understanding with Shankland dropping off at times to link play and open spaces for Adams. Shankland has to start and certainly against Haiti it looks like Adams should be beside him.
