'They're wrong' - Celtic's Callum McGregor on the Scotland v Ukraine misconception

Callum McGregor insists Scotland will have no difficulty in divorcing their own desire for World Cup qualification from sympathy extended towards play-off semi-final opponents Ukraine.

Wednesday night’s Hampden clash is set to be an emotionally-charged affair as the Ukrainians play their first competitive fixture since the country was invaded by Russia in February.

But while Ukraine will inevitably have the backing of neutral observers in the circumstances, Scotland midfielder McGregor believes that anyone anticipating anything less than a ferociously competitive approach from Steve Clarke’s squad is badly misguided.

“I don’t think it’s a balance (to be struck),” said McGregor. “When the game kicks off, we have to go.

“I think if anybody expects us to do anything other than that, they’re wrong.

“We appreciate the situation. It’s really tough to see. We flick on the news every day and something else has happened. It’s a horrific situation.

“But we have a game of football to play on Wednesday and they will be just as motivated as us to win.

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"That’s sport. When the game comes, you have to put everything to one side and