After losing their first three games Clarke’s side now have realistic hopes of remaining in the top tier
Andy Robertson celebrates with his Scotland team-mates after scoring the winning goal in the Nations League match against Poland at the National Stadium in Warsaw. Photograph: Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty ImagesParliamentarians must look enviously at Steve Clarke’s ability to captivate or switch public opinion. Clarke was a national hero when guiding Scotland to.
Clarke’s aptitude for this role remains obvious; Scotland won with a 41-year-old goalkeeper, Celtic’s backup right back, a centre half who cannot command a regular game at Norwich and a League One striker. Even when Scotland were on a miserable run it was plain the squad had not lost faith in Clarke.Derry City hire Tiernan Lynch as new manager on three-year contract
Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour have been rejuvenated by moves to Napoli. John McGinn looked back to his best in this international window. John Souttar, who failed to make the plane to the Euros, has since been immense at centre back. Robertson has played like a man with a point to prove. Fortune has also started to favour Clarke once again. As Che Adams was denied a late equaliser in Zagreb last month it felt as if Scotland could not catch a break. When Poland won in Glasgow, it was courtesy of a 97th-minute penalty.
Scotland do not need a prolific marksman if others can adequately contribute. McGinn’s Scotland scoring tally has now reached an excellent 20. McTominay is one short of a dozen. Ryan Christie and Doak will offer scoring threat. Clarke has had to improvise with the attacking make-up of his team and has done so perfectly well.
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