Meet the striker who doesn't score often - but Scotland win when he does
Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.
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"They prefer the bald Dykes, a bit more aggressive, maybe."
— Lyndon Dykes , Athlete
"I'm always ready. I always give my best and wear my heart on my sleeve."
— Lyndon Dykes , Athlete
"The way I've come through football, I've earned what I've got."
— Lyndon Dykes , Athlete
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Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.
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