Scotland not distracted by qualification 'noise'

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2023-09-05 14:48:53  • 2 mins

John McGinn and Andrew Robertson looked in high spirits during training

John Carver says "the most focused group of people I've worked with" will not be distracted by suggestions Scotland have all but qualified for Euro 2024 when they face Cyprus.

Scotland's assistant manager knows all about the country, having coached Omonia Nicosia in 2016-17, and thinks handling the heat will be a key factor in Larnaca on Friday.

"It will be hot, the pitch will probably be dry, but we're in great conditions here at the moment and we're acclimatising to it," Carver said.

Steve Clarke's side sit top of Group A after four consecutive victories and another win, combined with other results going their way, could seal qualification when England arrive for Tuesday's friendly at Hampden Park.

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