Scotland have received a timely boost ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti, with midfielder Scott McTominay returning to training after recovering from a stomach upset.
The Napoli star, who has been one of Scotland's standout performers in recent years, missed training on Wednesday due to illness. However, he rejoined the squad on Thursday as the team travelled from their base camp in Charlotte.
As a precautionary measure, the 29-year-old made separate travel arrangements accompanied by a team doctor, although there is no indication of any serious concern over his fitness.
McTominay's return comes as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. Steve Clarke's side begin their campaign against Haiti on Saturday at Boston Stadium in Foxborough before facing Morocco and Brazil in Group C.
The midfielder remains a key figure for Scotland heading into the tournament. Since making his international debut, McTominay has earned 70 caps and scored 15 goals, establishing himself as one of the team's most influential players.
He was also on target in Scotland's impressive 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their final warm-up match, further underlining his importance to Clarke's plans.
With McTominay back in training and expected to be available, Scotland will be hopeful of making a strong start to their long-awaited return to football's biggest stage.
