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The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.

The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
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Winger Ben Gannon-Doak was Scotland's liveliest player as they edged out Haiti for a first World Cup win in 36 years

With 54 minutes on the clock, Ben Gannon-Doak let out a roar, clenched his fist and punched the air after shielding the ball out for a Scotland goal-kick.

The winger celebrated the moment like he'd just scored the winning goal at the World Cup. This was seen as Scotland's final, after all.

The authentic, passionate outburst galvanised the Tartan Army spread throughout the Boston Stadium stands who were perhaps - and understandably - a little concerned at what was unfolding in…

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