Wolves striker Leigh Griffiths handed Scotland start

Wolves striker Leigh Griffiths is set for his first start for Scotland in tonight's World Cup qualifier in Croatia.

The 22-year-old will operate as a lone forward in the Maksimir Stadium against the nation rated fourth in the FIFA rankings.

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Griffiths, who scored 28 goals on loan for Hibernian last season, has won one cap so far in a 20-minute substitute appearance in Luxembourg last November.

Scotland boss Gordon Strachan said: "Leigh has played well and he's in my thoughts."

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