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Former Red shines in Scotland’s World Cup opener

Former Liverpool winger Ben Gannon-Doak briefly became Scotland’s youngest-ever World Cup player and was the star in Scotland’s tournament opener against Haiti.

With Scotland leading through John McGinn, the 20-year-old who now plays for Bournemouth, shielded the ball to safety and celebrated like he was the one who had scored the winner early in the second half.

The 1-0 victory for Steve Clarke’s side has now put them in a strong position to progress beyond the group stage for the first time in their history.

Of particular interest to Liverpool fans is the buy-back clause in Gannon-Doak’s Bournemouth contract. If he continues to improve there may be an opportunity to bring him back to Anfield.

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