Scotland at the World Cup: Steve Clarke's qualification 'dilemma' ahead of crunch Brazil clash

Steve Clarke has a "dilemma" on his hands ahead of Scotland's game with Brazil on Wednesday with his side walking a qualification tightrope, according to Craig Levein.

A win over Brazil in Miami on Wednesday will guarantee Scotland a place in the knockout stages for the first time at a major tournament.

However, a victory or even a draw might not be necessary, with Scotland currently sitting second in the standings of those teams occupying third spot in their groups. The top eight third-placed teams will go through to the knockout stages.

That means goal difference could be vital and Levein, who managed Scotland from 2009-2012, thinks Clarke will be inclined to approach the game in a defensive fashion knowing that a narrow loss could still be enough to make it through, while a heavy defeat would likely be devastating to their hopes.