Steve Clarke takes on the biggest test of all his friendly games before the big one and that Euro 2024 opener in Munich.
A trip to Amsterdam can often distort reality but Steve Clarke and Scotland should have a clearer picture of where how they are fixed forThat could come in the shape of a potential heavy defeat to one of the continent's big guns - or any any injuries to key players in the friendly encounter.
It's a friendly but it's a competitive friendly. It's going to a big test, we have to learn how to play in the environment. It will be like this in Munich.Does it matter, we're about to find out!John Carver said goals are Lawrence Shankland's currency and the assistant boss noted hitting the net is what matters for the Hearts star.
Switzerland have unusually opted to base themselves in the city of Stuttgart rather than a luxury countryside resort favoured by most of the other nations including Scotland. The Bologna star has emerged as a bonafide Serie A icon with a value in excess of £25m. Yes, the midfield is a strong suit but fans are itching for Ferguson to earn a shot to start on a regular basis with Callum McGregor missing.Steve Clarke has named his team as he aims to spring a surprise in Amsterdam but Lewis Ferguson starts on the bench.
However, just hours after that, Neuer had to be sent home from the camp after suffering a torn thigh muscle. It came after he only recovered from a serious leg break earlier this season. The boss picked an initial 25-player group but Grant Hanley and Scott McKenna's injuries mean he's down to 23 - the same size of group he will take to Germany in June.
You're allowed to use six substitutes in friendly matches so probably across the two games, we will use most, if not all of the players in the squad. But Clarke promised the Scots had something different up his sleeve - and it now seems that could be unleashing Shankland.are reporting the firing Hearts striker is in from the start and will be hoping to state his case for the No.9 shirt at the Euros.Steve Clarke teased a surprise in his approach tonight which has the Tartan Army guessing. But what could it be?Steve Clarke has urged his Scotland stars to get back on the victory trail and hit top gear for Germany.It would be nice.
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