Scotland National Team: 10 Things That Need to Change to Qualify for Brazil 2014

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Published: October 21, 2011

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World Cup 1998 is becoming a distant memory for me.

I vaguely remember crying as Scotland went down 2-1 to eventual finalists Brazil on the opening day.

I foggily recall the joy as Craig Burley equalised against Norway.

I also recollect the tears rolling down my Saltire-painted face, again, as we crashed out of the tournament after a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Morocco.

I may have only been six at the time of the finals in France, but the sheer joy of watching your country play on the biggest stage is unparalleled.

Sadly, we Scots haven't enjoyed that feeling for nearly 14 years now.

Last week's loss to Spain knocked us out of the running for the Euro 2012 playoffs at the expense of the Czech Republic. The focus now moves to the World Cup 2014 qualifiers, which kick off in 11 month's time.

However, Craig Levein's men face an incredibly daunting group, one which includes Croatia, Serbia, Belgium, Macedonia and Wales.

Nevertheless, we Scots are cheerily optimistic that, if results go our way, we can finally, finally relive the glorious moment when the Scottish national side walk out onto the park to play a World Cup match.

But—there are several things that need to change if this dream is ever to become a reality.

Let's have a look.

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