Selection questions facing Pocognoli ahead of Scotland's North Macedonia trip
Scotland's head coach must weigh whether to involve Gannon-Doak, whether McGinn keeps his place and if Welsh returns, as he seeks a first win.
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Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli faces a series of selection decisions as he searches for his first win in charge, with the team set to play in North Macedonia on Saturday, according to the BBC.
Among the questions reportedly facing Pocognoli are whether there is a role for Gannon-Doak, whether McGinn retains his place in the side, and whether Welsh will return to the squad, the BBC report said.
The report did not provide further detail on the likely lineup or the specific reasoning behind each selection question, framing them instead as open issues heading into the match.
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- Space for Gannon-Doak? Does McGinn keep place? Welsh to return? - key questions for Pocognoli — BBC Sport
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