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Wales v North Macedonia team news

Harry Wilson captains Wales in the absence of the suspended Ethan Ampadu. Josh Sheehan, Brennan Johnson and Liam Cullen all come into the side.

Wales Darlow; Williams, Lawlor, Rodon, Dasilva, Sheehan, Wilson, D James, Cullen, Brooks, Johnson.

Subs: King, A Davies, Mepham, Koumas, I Davies, Kpakio, Norrington-Davies, J Colwill, R Colwill, Harris, Thomas, Broadhead.

North Macedonia Dimitrievski, Ilievski, Velkovski, Zajkov, Askovski, Kostadinov, Bardhi, Alimi, Stojchevski, Miovski, Elmas.

Subs: Iliev, Aleksovski, Serafimov, Babunski, Trajkovski, Churlinov, Despotovski, Rastoder, Qamili, Ristovski, Ramadani, Atanasov.

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Fancy some goosebumps?If you havenâ€t seen the celebrations after Troy Parrottâ€s third goal for Ireland on Sunday, I implore you to watch this irresistible slice of life-affirmation.

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Denmark team news: Hojlund returns

Four changes from the Denmark from the XI that started their potential costly draw at home to Belarus. Joachim Andersen, Morten Hjulmand, Victor Froholdt and Rasmus Hojlund replace Jannik Vestergaard, Christian Norgaard, Christian Eriksen and Jonas Wind.

Denmark (4-2-3-1ish)Schmeichel; Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen, Dorgu; Hjulmand, Hojbjerg; Isaksen, Frohold, Damsgaard; Hojlund.

Subs: Hermansen, Jorgensen, Vestergaard, Hogsberg, Nartey, Oâ€Riley, Eriksen, Norgaard, Billing, Wind, Biereth, Bruun Larsen.

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Scotland team news: Dykes and McKenna start

Steve Clarke has made two changes from the madcap defeat in Greece on Saturday. Scott McKenna replaces Grant Hanley and Lyndon Dykes is preferred up front to Che Adams. Interesting. Very interesting.

Scotland (4-2-3-1ish)Gordon; Hickey, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson; Christie, Ferguson; Gannon-Doak, McTominay, McGinn; Dykes.

Subs: Kelly, Bain, Hanley, Tierney, Irving, Adams, Hendry, Barron, Hirst, Shankland, Ralston, McLean.

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Ewan Murray

Wounding events in modern history mean Scotland can not be a football country that expects. It is, however, one on tenterhooks as the prospect of long‑awaited World Cup qualification looms so large.

On paper, the task is simple: beat Denmark at Hampden Park and the Scots will take a place in next summerâ€s tournament. It is the significance of progress that matters far more than the fact the Danes are ranked 18 places higher in the world.

Scotland have not played in the World Cup since 1998. You must go back to 1989 for the last time they qualified for anything in front of a Hampden audience. This ranks as a game for the ages. Potentially.

The testimony of Andy Robertson is fascinating in this context. The Liverpool full-back and Scotland captain knows a thing or two about marquee achievement. He has 89 caps. What would leading his country to a World Cup mean? “I donâ€t like thinking about it and thatâ€s the honest answer,†he said. “Iâ€m excited and looking forward to a one-game shootout for the World Cup. If it happens, Iâ€ll tell you how I feel about it.â€

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The last time Scotland qualified for a World Cup was 11 October 1997, when Sunchyme by Dario G – itâ€s okay, you can admit you like it now – was second in the charts, William Hague was all over the front pages and some of us had more hair then him.

Scotland beat Latvia 2-0 that night and qualified automatically as the best runner-up across nine groups. Tonightâ€s task is tougher, but then the reward is greater. If Scotland beat Denmark at Hampden, they will be among the chosen 48 for next summerâ€s World Cup; if they draw or lose, they will go into the playoffs. Itâ€s mercifully simple, terrifyingly so if youâ€re a Scotland fan.

Scotland v Denmark is our main focus but weâ€ll have goalflashes from Cardiff, where Wales need to beat North Macedonia to improve their seeding for the upcoming playoffs, and half-time/full-time updates from the other matches. Hereâ€s the full list.

Group B

Kosovo v Switzerland

Sweden v Slovenia

Switzerland will qualify automatically unless they lose by six goals to Kosovo, who along with Sweden are guaranteed a playoff place.

Group C

Belarus v Greece

Scotland v Denmark

See above

Group E

Spain v Turkey

Bulgaria v Georgia

Spain will qualify unless they lose by seven goals at home to Turkey, who are guaranteed a playoff place. Spain could join England in winning every game without conceding a goal.

Group H

Romania v San Marino

Austria v Bosnia and Herzegovina

This group is a bit tighter. Bosnia and Herzegovina will steal the automatic qualification spot from Austria if they win in Vienna. Romania are guaranteed a playoff spot along with Austria or Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Group I

Belgium v Liechtenstein

Wales v North Macedonia

Belgium need to win at home to Liechtenstein to guarantee automatic qualification, though a draw should be enough and we feel a bit silly acknowleding this as a live prospect. Assuming Belgium win, Wales and North Macedonia – both guaranteed a playoff place – are fighting for a better seeding in that draw. They are level on points but Wales have an inferior goal difference so they need to win.

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Preamble

Preamble? There are no preambles. Who needs preambles when Scotland are one win away from reaching their first World Cup since 1998.

Kick off7.45pm.

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How could Scotland start so poorly and finish so impressively?

“Was it because we’ve got that mindset where a point might do, so it’s cautious?” Dodds wondered. “Maybe the cautious approach came from what we needed out of the game, but then we realised at the end, we’re desperate and we nearly did it, but it didn’t really matter in the end, did it?

“It’s all about energy and belief. That’s when we’re at our best. It’s about having a go.”

McFadden thought “lousy defending” and “a nervousness” from their previous recent meetings with Greece contributed to Saturday’s eventful defeat.

“I thought our press was really poor,” he said. “They found it far too easy to play in the areas they wanted to play and we didn’t stop them.

“The distances were too big between defence and midfield and attack, so the press was never going to work, but then the second half started much better, much more aggressive, we’re getting players forward.

“You look at Andy Robertson’s cross for Ryan Christie’s goal. Earlier in the game, he probably turns back, because it’s not perfect, it’s bouncing.

“Earlier, John McGinn wasn’t driving forward, Scott McTominay wasn’t driving forward. We are at our best when McGinn’s driving forward, when McTominay’s getting into the box, when Robertson’s getting up the line and getting crosses into the box and, for whatever reason, the last three games have not been like that.”

Clarke said afterwards that “we need to believe in ourselves more”.

“I don’t know why they don’t believe in themselves, being the players we all know they can be,” McFadden said, recalling the struggle to beat Belarus at Hampden.

“I don’t know if it’s lack of belief, I don’t know if it’s confidence, but when you watch players and they’re doing things they don’t normally do, not for the better of the team, then you start to think is it maybe time for some of these players to be replaced and then you see them driving forward and playing how they can play.

“Is it because it’s a World Cup and there’s a real fear of failure?”

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Aaron Hickey was replaced by Anthony Ralston at right-back for the final 15 minutes and said it was “for sure” harder being “off the pitch” than on it.

“Just having to wait and see,” said the Brentford defender, 23. “But when you’re on the pitch, you’re just focusing on the game.

“It was chaos and just waiting on the pitch at the end of the match to hear the fans go mental was a good feeling for us. But we know we have to keep our heads on the ground and full focus for Tuesday. A massive chance, so we just need to keep our heads up.

“We need to start the match better, right from the first whistle to the end. Just give it everything. Hopefully, the Tartan Army can get behind us and go with that full momentum into the game and just put the pressure on them.”

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon believed the game in Piraeus “could have ended any score”, with Greek attacker Tasos Bakasetas sent off for a second booking hear the end.

“You heard the noise there from the Tartan Army,” said the 42-year-old. “They’ve got a cup final on Tuesday night.

“That’s the best we’ve played for a few games now. We kind of rediscovered that in the last 20 minutes, which was nice to know that’s still in there.

“We’re still a really good team when we play like that. So, yeah, the feeling from that point of view is good that we can take that into Tuesday.”

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India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty in action (Claus Fisker/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) In a thrilling men’s doubles semifinal at the Denmark Open Super 750, India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost to Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi on Saturday.The Asian Games champions, who had recently reached finals in both Hong Kong Super 500 and China Masters Super 750, showed resilience after losing the first game but ultimately fell short with scores of 21-23, 21-18, 16-21.The intense 68-minute match featured fast-paced exchanges and sharp rallies, marking the end of India’s campaign at the USD 950,000 tournament.The world No. 7 Indian pair entered the match as favourites with a 4-1 head-to-head advantage and three consecutive wins against the Japanese duo. However, the 2021 world champions Hoki and Kobayashi demonstrated superior coordination and precision at crucial moments.The opening game saw the Indians take an early 4-1 lead, but unforced errors allowed the Japanese pair to move ahead 5-4. Kobayashi’s angled smashes and Hoki’s returns helped them build a lead of 11-6 at the interval.After the break, Satwik and Chirag improved their rhythm, narrowing the gap to 12-13 and eventually levelling at 14-14.The Japanese secured the first game 23-21 after saving two game points, with Chirag’s final serve return hitting the net.In the second game, the Indians showed better form with Chirag’s aggressive net play and strategic placement, maintaining a lead at 16-14.They successfully closed the second game 21-18, with Chirag’s cross return forcing a decisive third game.The final game began as an intense battle of angles and reflexes. Despite good line judgments from Chirag keeping the score level at 5-5, errors gave the Japanese an 8-6 lead.The Indians briefly led 11-10 at the break, but the Japanese pair increased their intensity afterwards, winning a 31-shot rally to take a 13-11 lead. Hoki and Kobayashi maintained their momentum with steep attacks and better anticipation, extending their lead to 17-13.Despite a brief comeback attempt by the Indians reducing the gap to 16-19, a net error from Chirag gave the Japanese four match points.Kobayashi sealed their first final appearance of the year with a precise return, ending the match at 21-16 in the deciding game.

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Mercedes Moné just proved once again that sheâ€s not just the CEO of AEW — sheâ€s one of the most dominant champions in modern wrestling. At BODYSLAM Wrestlingâ€s latest event in Denmark, Moné dethroned Aliss Ink to win the BODYSLAM Womenâ€s Championship and claim her 10th career title.

This wasnâ€t just any title win. Aliss Ink walked into the main event with an undefeated streak as champion that lasted 1,100 days, and Moné was coming in determined to make history. Both women gave everything they had in a match that had the crowd on their feet, chanting “This is awesome!†from bell to bell.

The finish saw Mercedes deliver her signature move and score the clean pinfall, ending Inkâ€s historic reign and planting another flag in her growing international legacy.

Now with 10 championships to her name, Mercedes Moné has added yet another promotion to her list of conquered territories. From dominating in WWE to becoming a star in NJPW, shining in AEW, and now leaving her mark in BODYSLAM Wrestling, Moné continues to make it clear — sheâ€s not slowing down. In fact, sheâ€s looking to rack up even more gold in 2025.

Is Mercedes Moné on her way to becoming the most decorated woman in wrestling history? Drop your thoughts in the comments — where do you want to see her go next?

What do you think of Mercedes Moné winning her 10th title? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

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Mercedes Mone is set for another international indie show.

The AEW TBS Champion has been announced for BODYSLAM Wrestlingâ€s show on Friday, October 10, in Greve Municipality, Denmark.

The promotion wrote on Instagram:

“BREAKING: Mercedes Moné comes to 🇩🇰 Denmark October 10! 🤑 For the first time on Scandinavian soil the AEW superstar and TBS Champion comes to BODYSLAM this Friday October 10 in Greve. 🔥 An absolutely unique chance for Danish and Nordic wrestling fans to experience the world famous performer LIVE in front of your eyes. And it’s this coming Friday! We know Danish fans are some of the best crowds in the world. Let’s take it up another notch October 10. With already 9 championship belts to her name, could “The CEO” have her sights set on more gold? Get your tickets now to a historic night!”

The news comes one day after Winnipeg Pro Wrestling announced Mone will challenge Jody Threat fro the WPW Women’s Championship on  Sunday, October 19 at WPW Rumble in the Bert in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Unfortunately for Mone, the BODYSLAM Womenâ€s Champion is currently injured. Swedish wrestler Aliss Ink, who has wrestled for promotions such as Stardom and wXw, wrote on Instagram last week that she had to miss a show due to injury, writing, “Absolutely gutted that I couldn’t join the party due to injury. To everyone missing me yesterday, the Dragon will be back, with thicker scales than ever.”

Mone currently holds nine championship titles: the AEW TBS Championship, CMLL World Womenâ€s Championship, RevPro Undisputed British Womenâ€s Championship, Queen of Southside Championship (merged with the RevPro title), Discovery Wrestling Scottish Womenâ€s Championship, EWA Womenâ€s Championship (Austria), PTW Womenâ€s Championship (Poland), BestYa Womenâ€s Championship (Italy), and the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Championship belt.

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