World Cup 2026: Scotland winger Ben Gannon-Doak 'much more prepared' after hurt of missing Euro 2024 due to injury

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing, and Scotland midfielder Ben Gannon-Doak is hoping it is a sentiment that rings true this summer.

The Bournemouth winger is part of Steve Clarke's 26-man World Cup squad, two years after being forced to miss the European Championships.

He was a surprise inclusion in Clarke's initial selection for Euro 2024, but failure to recover fully from injury meant he missed the cut.

The 20-year-old was heartbroken to miss the tournament in Germany, but he now believes it could have been a blessing in disguise.