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1. Johnny on the Spot
Sporting KC forward Johnny Russell scored his first goal for the Scotland Men's National Team on Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 74th minute of a 2-0 win over San Marino at San Marino Stadium in Serravalle.
Russell finished off a flowing move to clinch an important victory in Group I of UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying.