Griffiths is given the nod

he has put his faith in Celtic hitman Sparky to grab the goals we need.

Strach admitted his choice of striker could make or break him – with Steven Fletcher, Jordan Rhodes and Chris Martin also contenders.

Griffiths played as a sub in the 1-1 friendly draw with Canada at Easter Road and did enough to impress.

And his Hoops team-mate Craig Gordon has now urged Strachan to pick the other five Celtic stars in his squad.

The keeper reckons the inclusion of the core of a team on a stunning 36-game unbeaten run can spark a Group F comeback.

Gordon and Scott Brown are certs to play, Stuart Armstrong also looks sure to make his debut, while James Forrest and Kieran Tierney will both figure in Strachan’s thinking.

Gordon said: “We know