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Nations League report: Albania 0 Scotland 4
6 years, 1 month ago

Nations League report: Albania 0 Scotland 4

The Hindu  

James Forrest scored twice as Scotland set up an all-or-nothing Nations League promotion shootout with Israel by dispatching 10-man Albania 4-0 on Saturday. Alex McLeish's resources were spread thin by nine withdrawals but proceedings were smoother in Shkoder as Forrest struck a brace after Ryan Fraser and Steven Fletcher opened up a two-goal first-half advantage. Scotland posed little threat until …

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Jack set for Scotland call-up after trio are ruled out of double header against Albania and Israel
6 years, 2 months ago

Jack set for Scotland call-up after trio are ruled out of double header against Albania and Israel

Daily Mail  

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack is set to become the first cover call-up made by Scotland after Alex McLeish was left reeling by three more withdrawals from his Nations League squad. Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack is set to become the first cover call-up made by Scotland The Scotland manager and his coaching staff were considering their options and are expected to …

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Scotland's 'dearth' of attacking options reopens door to Steven Fletcher
6 years, 2 months ago

Scotland's 'dearth' of attacking options reopens door to Steven Fletcher

The Telegraph  

At one point while discussing his squad for the Scotland’s Nations League double header against Albania and Israel Alex McLeish spoke about the ‘dearth’ of options and accidentally invoked the name of Darth Vader. As matters stand, Steven Fletcher is the nearest equivalent to a Jedi knight available to the manager, who has alarmingly sparse firepower at his disposal. As …

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Alex McLeish will have a month to rectify Scotland's issues or the axe will surely fall...
6 years, 3 months ago

Alex McLeish will have a month to rectify Scotland's issues or the axe will surely fall...

Daily Mail  

Alex McLeish has revealed the personal impact of Scotland's recent failures, admitting he felt 'the world was caving in' following last week's nightmare defeat to Israel. Alex McLeish admits feeling the heat following Scotland's defeat to Israel last week Scotland require at least a point against Albania in Shkoder on November 17 to know that victory over Israel at Hampden …

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Alex McLeish to rest overworked Kieran Tierney for Scotland's friendly against Portugal
6 years, 3 months ago

Alex McLeish to rest overworked Kieran Tierney for Scotland's friendly against Portugal

Daily Mail  

Scotland boss Alex McLeish will spare Kieran Tierney a shift against Portugal on Sunday night for fear of risking burn-out in the Celtic defender. Tierney is one of five players to have dropped out of McLeish's squad since the 2-1 Nations League defeat to Israel on Thursday night, a game settled when the 21-year-old's mis-hit clearance beat goalkeeper Allan McGregor …

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