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Goalkeepers
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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Jim Leighton
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(Aberdeen), 39, 85 caps
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Back at the club he
rose to fame with, helping them to the European Cup Winners' Cup
in 1983, after a spell at Manchester United. These will his
fourth World Cup Finals after going as reserve keeper in 1982,
and playing in '86 and '90. Doing a business degree in his spare
time off the field, just as economic on it - let in only three
goals on way to France.
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Andy Goram
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(Rangers), 34, 42 caps
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Set to leave Rangers this
summer after falling out with incoming boss Dick Advocaat over
his self-confessed addiction to gambling and marriage break-up.
Injury problems over the last two years have taken their toll on
a man who was one of the best shotstoppers in Europe between
1993 and 1996. Been with Rangers for seven years since joining
from Hibernian.
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Neil Sullivan
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(Wimbledon, England), 28, 2 caps
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Born in
England but opted to play for Scots because of his mother. Has
been a major reason behind his club's continuing survival in
England's top flight this season.
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Defenders
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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Tom Boyd
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(Celtic), 32, 53 caps
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Captain of Celtic, who has
enjoyed a successful season. Strong runner and is used by Craig
Brown in his former position of left wing-back to utilise his
pace, although he can be found in central defence for his club.
Started his career with Motherwell, then moved to Chelsea before
coming to Celtic in 1992, where he is now the longest serving
player.
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Colin Calderwood
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(Tottenham Hotspur, England), 33, 26 caps
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A late arrival on the international scene after spending most of
his career at unfashionable English clubs such as Mansfield and
Swindon before Tottenham Hotspur bought him in 1993. Being
played in midfield by club manager Christian Gross but Brown
will use the aggressive, but immobile, Calderwood in central
defence.
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Christian Dailly
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(Derby County, England), 24, 8 caps
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Has
been a success since moving to Derby County from Dundee United
in the summer of 1996, after turning down a move to Cagliari.
Started his career at Dundee United as a 16-year-old striker but
has been converted to central defence for several seasons. Coach
Brown launched Dailly off on his record run of 52 under-21 caps.
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Matt Elliott
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(Leicester City, England), 29, 3 caps
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Born in
England but qualifies as a Scot through his grandmother. He had
a long time in the lower reaches of English soccer before
Leicester bought him from Oxford United 18 months ago but has
turned into one of the most dominating central defenders in the
premier league.
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Colin Hendry
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(Blackburn Rovers, England), 32, 30 caps
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Another late starter on the international scene but has quickly
become indispensable to Scotland. Fearsome tackler and
ball-winner, superb in the air. His leadership qualities have
seen him take over captaincy from Gary McAllister. Comes from
the Scottish Highlands, where he started his career with
non-league Keith, then moved to Dundee, Blackburn Rovers,
Manchester City before returning to lead Blackburn to the
English title in 1995.
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Tosh McKinlay
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(Celtic), 33, 19 caps
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Yet another late
arrival. Did not make his debut until he was 30, against Greece
in 1995. Has been mysteriously dropped by Celtic coach Wim
Jansen for most of season but Brown believes attacking wing-back
is a valuable asset. Started career with Dundee, then had six
years at Hearts before joining boyhood heroes Celtic in 1994.
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David Weir
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(Hearts), 27, 5 caps
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Ball-playing central
defender, who likes to operate as libero. Has played a key part
in Hearts' fine season. Did not turn professional until 22 after
going to college in the U.S., then spent four years with
hometown Falkirk, before moving to Hearts in 1996.
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Midfielders
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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Craig Burley
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(Celtic), 26, 23 caps
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Tipped to be Scottish
player of the year after his wonderful season which has taken
Celtic close to their first title in ten years. Scored 15 goals
for the Glasgow side and enjoys the central midfield role,
although he is unlikely to play in that position for Scotland.
Spent 12 years with Chelsea whom he joined from school in
Ayrshire before his 2.5 million pound ($4.2 million) transfer to
Celtic last summer after falling out with Ruud Gullit.
Formidable tackler.
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John Collins
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(Monaco, France), 30, 47 caps
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One of the few
Britons currently playing abroad, helping Monaco to the French
league title last season and the European Cup semifinals this
year. Started with Hibernian and moved to Celtic, the club he
supports, in 1990. Spent six years at Parkhead with only one
Scottish Cup medal to show for it. His dead ball skills and
passing ability add some much-needed flair to Scotland's side.
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Scot Gemmill
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(Nottingham Forest, England), 27, 13 caps
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Son
of Archie Gemmill, whose midfield industry helped Nottingham
Forest to two European Cup successes and who scored one of the
most memorable World Cup goals for Scotland against Holland in
1978. Scot has struggled to make the same impact as his father
and is a more refined player, but without the gritty
determination.
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David Hopkin
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(Leeds United, England), 27, 4 caps
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Scored two
goals in the qualifying tie with Belarus but the Leeds
midfielder has had a poor season which has jeopardised his
chances of going to the World Cup. Started with Scottish first
division club Morton, then moved to Chelsea and Crystal Palace
before his 3.5 million pound ($5.8 million) transfer last
summer.
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Paul Lambert
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(Celtic), 27, 10 caps
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Enjoyed a fairytale rise
to stardom when he left Motherwell as a free agent in 1996 and
found his way to Borussia Dortmund, with whom he won the
European Cup in 1997. The German club brought out the defensive
capabilities in Lambert. Returned to Scotland for family reasons
last November.
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Stuart McCall
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(Rangers), 33 (34 on June 10), 40 caps
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Coming
to the end of his career but his non-stop running shows no signs
of easing up. Has won seven titles in his seven years with
Rangers, after joining from Everton in 1991. Started his career
with Bradford and was chosen for England under-21s. Was stripped
for a game but never used, then changed his mind to join
Scotland, his father's country.
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Billy McKinlay
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(Blackburn Rovers, England), 29, 24 caps
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Combative player who could take over Gary McAllister's role in
the centre of midfield. Has enjoyed a good season for Blackburn
Rovers under new coach Roy Hodgson after joining from Dundee
United in 1996.
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Jackie McNamara
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(Celtic), 24, 4 caps
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Part of the Scots'
under-21 side which finished fourth in European Championships in
1996 and has now made a real success of his initial position, on
the right side of midfield, after several seasons at full back.
Joined Celtic from Dunfermline in 1995. Loves to burst into the
opponents' area.
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Forwards
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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Simon Donnelly
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(Celtic), 23, 6 caps
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Another under-21
graduate of side of '96. Burst into Celtic side four years ago
with flurry of goals but then suffered as club bought in string
of expensive strikers but outlasted them all. Can also play wide
on the right.
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Gordon Durie
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(Rangers), 32, 39 caps
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Has fought back after
suffering a horrific head injury in February which put him out
for six weeks. Battling, energetic striker, who has played for
East Fife, Hibernian, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur before
joining Rangers in 1991, where he has enjoyed honour-laden
career. The likely partner with Kevin Gallacher against Brazil.
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Kevin Gallacher
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(Blackburn Rovers), 31, 35 caps
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The man
whose goals fired Scotland to the finals -- he scored seven in
the last six qualifying ties. His lethal pace troubles defences
and has scored regularly in the English premier league this
season. Started career with Dundee United before joining
Coventry City. Moved to Blackkburn in 1992. Has suffered two
broken legs.
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Darren Jackson
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(Celtic), 31, 22 caps
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Another whose career
hung in the balance, though this time more life-threateningly
so. Discovered last September that he needed surgery after fluid
was found on his brain but has recovered to regain place for
both club and country. Hard-worker who unsettles defenders.
Started with Meadowbank Thistle, then moved to Newcastle United,
Dundee United and Hibs before transfer to Celtic last summer.
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Ally McCoist
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(Rangers), 35, 59 caps
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Written off continually,
only to re-emerge. Seven goals in as many games for Rangers in
March re-launched his career. A former European Golden Boot
winner in 1991-92, he has spent 15 years at Rangers - whom he is
likely to leave this summer - breaking all sorts of records.
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Neil McCann
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(Hearts), 23, 0 caps
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Uncapped old-fashioned
winger who may just sneak into the squad, if only because
Scotland possess few players capable of playing wide and beating
defenders. An old fashioned winger who joined Hearts from Dundee
in 1996. Has been a key figure in the club's title challenge
this season.
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Scott Booth
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(Borussia Dortmund, Germany), 26, 15 caps
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Bounced back into contention after leaving Borussia Dortmund to
join Dutch club FC Utrecht on loan, where he netted five goals
in five games. Was only given two starts with the Bundesliga
side and scored twice. Started his career with hometown side
Aberdeen, with whom he played for seven years.
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