GLASGOW (AFP) -- Andriy Shevchenko may no longer have the lethal predatory edge he displayed in his prime at AC Milan.

But Rangers defender David Weir insists that Chelsea's Ukrainian star remains a world class forward with the ability to wreck Scotland's dream of clinching a place at Euro 2008.
The Ukrainians will run out at Hampden on Saturday having taken just one point from their last three matches in group B, which Scotland currently top ahead of World Cup finalists Italy and France.
But Weir has warned his international teammates that they cannot afford to underestimate a team spearheaded by Shevchenko and Liverpool's Andriy Voronin.
""They have two world-class stars and they have so much quality throughout their team,"" said the veteran defender, who is expected to win his 59th cap at Hampden on Saturday.
""We know it will be a tough game and we will have to be at our best if we are to get a win.""
The Scots are unlikely to be complacent against the Ukrainians after being comprehensively outclassed in a 2-0 defeat in Kiev a year ago.
But the confidence and self-belief in Alex McLeish's squad has been steadily growing since that setback, culminating in the unexpected defeat of France in Paris last month that has given Scotland a great chance of reaching the finals of a major tournament for the first time since the 1998 World Cup.
""Ukraine are a top side, there is no doubt about that,"" Weir added. ""But we played them away from home last time around so things will be slightly different when we play them at Hampden as I am sure the atmosphere will be unbelievable.
""Every international you are involved in is crucial but the significance of the ones coming up can't be underestimated because of our position in the group.""
With only two points separating the top three sides in the group, Scotland have still got a lot of work to do with a testing trip to Georgia to come next week and their final game in the section being against Italy at home.
But they have the advantage of controlling their own destiny and there is no doubt that a victory on Saturday would pile the pressure on to the French, who slipped to third place in the group as a result of James McFadden's spectacular winner in Paris last month.
McLeish's preparations have been hit by injuries. Manchester United's Darren Fletcher has not played since hobbling out of the match in Paris and Paul Hartley, the Celtic midfielder, has been forced to withdraw from the squad with a hamstring injury.
Celtic centreback Gary Caldwell, who could have stepped into the anchor role in midfield, is also missing.
The coach's options in attack have been increased however by Kenny Miller's return from injury and the bright start the former Celtic striker has made to his career at Derby. McLeish also underlined the threat posed by Shevchenko.
""I know he has maybe not been playing as well as he could in the Premier League but he is still a free spirit when he plays for Ukraine, I can tell you that,"" said the former Rangers boss.
""I believe they will think they have an outside chance if they win all their games which would mean them beating France in their last game.
""They have nothing to lose coming to Hampden and that can make them more dangerous. We have to look at the challenge with great confidence without being conceited. We have a good chance.
""We have beaten France twice so there is no reason that we can't beat Ukraine.""