Scotland Men's Football Team

Hong Kong-born Queens Park Rangers winger Daniel Bennie, the 19-year-old who has played for Australia at youth level, has not given up hope of forcing his way into Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for this summer's World Cup finals. (The Times), external

Haiti head coach Sebastian Migne admits he is struggling to convince Lens striker Odsonne Edouard to switch his allegiances and play for the Caribbean nation in their World Cup opener against Scotland as the 28-year-old former Celtic player still dreams of a first senior cap for France. (Daily Record), external

Scotland fans have scored a World Cup win over England by applying for more tickets for this summer's football spectacular, making 36,000 bids for briefs - 1,000 more than their counterparts. (Scottish Sun), external

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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay does not want to leave the Serie A club amid reported interest in the Scotland international from Manchester United, according to sporting director Giovanni Manna, who claims they have had no approaches for the 29-year-old. (Sportmediaset), external

Football fans will be able to buy alcohol at Hampden Park ahead of Scotland's upcoming World Cup warm-up matches. (The Herald), external

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Tottenham Hotspur are still keen to sign Scotland left-back Andy Robertson despite their failed attempt in January, with Liverpool having decided to let the veteran control his own destiny when the 31-year-old's contract expires this summer. (Football Insider), external

Hull City striker Oli McBurnie aims to land a Scotland recall for this summer's World Cup finals as the 29-year-old tells a nation he is a changed man. (Daily Record), external

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Napoli want to extend the contract of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay until 2030 in a bid to ward off any interest in the 29-year-old this summer. (Il Mattino - in Italian - subscription required), external

Kieron Bowie says he could not turn down the opportunity to play in "a top-five league" when leaving Hibernian for Hellas Verona in January and the striker hopes his winning goal against Bologna on Sunday can help win him a return to the Scotland squad. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean was brought to tears after being presented with a video to mark his 300th Norwich City appearance. (Sun), external

Tuesday's Scottish gossip

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Napoli hope to move quickly to secure the long-term future of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, amid interest from the Premier League. (Goal), external

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour completed 90 of 98 passes as he made his first start since October in Napoli's 2-1 Serie A win over Torino on Friday. (The Scotsman), external

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Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has revealed that Scott McTominay has yet to return to training despite reports suggesting the Scotland midfielder could be ready to face Torino on Friday as the 29-year-old's inflammation issue continues to be a concern. (The Scotsman), external

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Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

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Goalkeeper Scott Bain is flourishing for Falkirk this season - but admits his "dream" of making Scotland's World Cup squad is never far from his thoughts.

Bain, who won the last of his three caps in 2019, earned a squad recall from Steve Clarke for the final two qualifiers against Greece and Denmark last November as Scotland secured a place at this summer's North America extravaganza.

Clarke will soon name his squad for friendly matches with Japan (28 March) and Ivory Coast (31 March).

"I'm really hopeful," Bain said before Falkirk's Scottish Cup quarter-final against Dundee United on Friday, which is live on BBC Scotland.

"I've really been working from the last squad to this squad to try and make sure that I can get in there and we'll see if I've managed to do enough.

"My hope was going in the last squad to really give a good account of myself to the manager and to the staff and show my qualities when I was away.

"I hope with that and the games between then and now that my performances have been good enough to make myself back into the squad."

As well as the Bairns' Scottish Cup ambitions, Bain is also part of Falkirk's push for a top-six finish in their first season back in the Premiership.

"I mean, it's always there in the back of your mind but like I say, I just need to focus here," he added.

"If I do manage to go away with Scotland in the next camp, give myself the best platform to give myself the best chance to be on that plane, it would be a dream, yeah, of course."

Manchester United are considering re-signing Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay for £70m in the summer, with Napoli willing to cash in on the 29-year-old just two years after he joined the Italian club from Old Trafford. (Fichajes), external

Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among the clubs interested in signing Scotland left-back Andy Robertson should the 31-year-old leave Liverpool this summer. (Caught Offside), external

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The Tartan Army is facing a ban over sporrans at this summer's World Cup finals in the United States as current rules dictate only bags measuring no more than 6½ x 4½ inches - half the size of Scotland's national garb - are allowed in the venues where Scotland will play in June. (Scottish Sun), external

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