Shankland 'craves' chances against Brazil
Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is ready to play whatever role head coach Steve Clarke asks of him against Brazil in Miami on Wednesday. Shankland has scored 10 goals in his past 12 games for club and country but did not feature in the 1-0 loss to Morocco. Scotland did not have an effort on target in Friday's game, while they managed just two in the opening 1-0 victory over Haiti.
Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is ready to play whatever role head coach Steve Clarke asks of him against Brazil in Miami on Wednesday.
"No matter where I'm asked to play, I'll be ready and that's the same for the whole squad," said the recent Rangers signing.
"The manager will have his views on everybody. He has a large group of players to pick from out there.
"I'll leave that side of things up to him. All I'll do is train well and try give myself the best opportunity. Coming off the bench is something I am quite familiar with."
Shankland has scored 10 goals in his past 12 games for club and country but did not feature in the 1-0 loss to Morocco.
Scotland did not have an effort on target in Friday's game, while they managed just two in the opening 1-0 victory over Haiti.
"I'm craving more than one chance to be honest," said the former Hearts captain. "Hopefully we'll have a few."
A point should be enough to see Scotland progress from the group phase at a major tournament for the first time, but the 30-year-old is well aware of the problems Brazil will pose.
"It will be a tough challenge, they have a quality squad and good team," he added. "We will need to be at our best to get something out of it.
"When you think of a World Cup, for me, Brazil are one of the first teams that come to your mind. The first team I remember watching."
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