Japan16 hrs agoWhat is Scotland's first-choice defensive pairing?His pairing in central defence is one of the key decisions facing Scotland head coach Steve Clarke in Saturday's friendly against Japan, writes Tom English.16 hrs ago2 days agoSwaggering Japan provide unusual test for Clarke's ScotlandScotland will be tested to the full in their World Cup warm-up on Saturday, with Japan having been the first nation to qualify, writes Liam McLeod.2 days ago3 days agoYou are Scotland head coach Clarke… what would you do?Pick your Scotland XI, chose the tactics, and deliver your team talk for this weekend's friendly against Japan at Hampden.3 days ago3 days agoScotland's Conway feared World Cup dream was overScotland forward Tommy Conway feared his dream of playing at the World Cup was over before being selected for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast.3 days ago4 days agoScotland World Cup places up for grabs despite 'more depth'4 days ago20 Mar 2026Cherry trees stolen from park in 'selfish act'The trees had been gifted by the Sakura Project which celebrates Japan's friendship with the UK.20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026One final experiment? Unpicking Tuchel's latest England squadThomas Tuchel's expanded England squad offers hope to forgotten men but shows problems before the World Cup, writes Phil McNulty.20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PMPresident Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.20 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Iran conflict looms large over Trump's meeting with Japan PMThe meeting with Sanae Takaichi comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.19 Mar 2026...