Podcast: Cotton Wool or Full Tilt? Scotland’s World Cup call, Shankland debate & St Mirren decision

BBC Scotland Friday 05 June 2026, 07:00 UTC 1 min read

Key Points

Scotland face Bolivia, Shankland stakes his claim, women push on and St Mirren decide

Scotland (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Shankland (ORG) Bolivia (LOCATION) St Mirren (ORG)

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