Scotland lack wingers so could Doak and Forrest be the answer to give Clarke's attack a different dimension?
And he could be joined by James Forrest as the case mounts for the experience Celtic winger to be called upon. Clarke is having to get creative amid a number of injury concerns but is boosted by the news that he will be allowed to pick 26 players for the finals rather than the usual 23 after a number of bosses appealed to UEFA for expanded squads.
It will be a dream fulfilled for Doak who comes in as a welcome attacking boost. Lewis Ferguson is set to miss the finals with injury with Stuart Armstrong also a serious doubt, and that's led to calls for Clarke to mix things up with his creative options - particularly out wide where there are no real wide-men within the scope of his usual picks.
There have been shouts from all angles for his inclusion in Germany, with Pat Bonner citing his improved sharpness and fitness. He said: “Forrest looks fit, I know Rodgers took him off on Saturday and brought him off at Dundee also last week, but he does look sharp. Brendan might be saving him for the Euros! If he got there, we would all be absolutely delighted for him, but he’s a great lad, and he’s been around this game for so long, and he deserves to go to a championship.
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