Scotland vs Ukraine LIVE: World Cup play-off team news, line-ups and more tonight

LIVE – Updated at 16:39

Scotland and Ukraine finally meet on Wednesday night in a long-delayed Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off semi-final clash, with the winners set to progress to face Wales for the final Uefa-zone spot in the finals. The two nations were due to originally play in late March, but the invasion of Ukraine by Russia led to a postponement and now, as the war in that country approaches its 100th day, an emotional occasion is set to unfold.

While Steve Clarke and his side have been entirely respectful of the situation in Ukraine, the Scotland boss knows his side have a job to do and wants the home crowd to help them achieve it.

Meanwhile, legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko says the entire nation’s morale will be the only push Ukraine’s players need. “The motivation is incredible. In my opinion, we need to put the result away and just focus on the game. We need to play for the fans, for the whole of Ukraine, for those at home, for those defending the country and for those who left the country,” he said.

Follow all the action live below as Scotland face Ukraine in the World Cup play-off semi-final:

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Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness has said he not only wants Ukraine to win at Hampden Park this evening but to go on to lift the World Cup as a message to Russia.

"Everyone has their opinion on the situation and every opinion will be different," responded Scotland boss Steve Clarke when told of Souness’ stance.

"But I’m desperate to go to Qatar with Scotland and my staff are desperate to go and most importantly our players are desperate to go to the World Cup finals and that’s what we focus on.

"Before the game, there will be a lot of emotion around the Ukraine and I’m sure the Tartan Army