Shankland coming of age for Scotland, says Tom English

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Lawrence Shankland, now in his 30s, is finally coming of age for Scotland, according to BBC Sport's Tom English.
Lawrence Shankland might now be in his 30s, but he is finally coming of age for Scotland, writes Tom English.
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