Scotland haven’t received a aggressive match for over a yr, however Sky Sports activities’ Kris Boyd is warning the Tartan Military {that a} change of supervisor isn’t the reply.
Steve Clarke has been criticised after a disappointing Euro 2024 event, with the strain growing after back-to-back defeats within the Nations League.
After conceding a 97th-minute winner in opposition to Poland, Cristiano Rolando struck late for Portugal to inflict extra distress on Scotland.
It’s now only one win in 14 video games for the nationwide aspect, with 33 objectives conceded throughout that point, however Boyd believes there might be one other change in fortune.
“It’s easy to say that ‘just get rid of him and we’ll get a new manager in’. Why rip something up?” he mentioned.
“It is simply typical of Scotland followers while you really feel as when you’ve obtained one thing good, you are on a very good run and also you need to rip it up due to just a few unhealthy outcomes.
“I get that while you’re not successful video games you are going to come underneath strain however you have to bear in mind this group has been to 2 European Championships and obtained us into the highest group within the Nations League.
“There is a lot there to be admired about this group. There might be a time when it’s changing, but not now as I think there’s a really good chance that Scotland could qualify for the World Cup if they continue to do what they’re doing right now.”
Loads of positives for Scotland
Whereas the present run of outcomes is tough to take for any Scotland fan, Boyd is specializing in what goes proper for Clarke and his squad as they give the impression of being to qualify for the World Cup in 2026.
“Result wise it’s a difficult camp for Steve Clarke but I don’t think the performances were that bad.
“If you have a look at the way in which Scotland arrange, 4-2-3-1, I believed it gave them extra management in the midst of the park. The again 4 weren’t nice defensively however they supplied extra going ahead.
“It will all change again when Kieran Tierney’s fit because you need to find a way to get your best players in the team.
“Lyndon Dykes coming in is a giant enhance for Scotland by way of you are not simply launching aimless balls ahead. He’ll get his head on it and produce others into play.
“I don’t think any other striker can bring that so I think for Scotland it’s imperative that Lyndon Dykes stays fit.
“He is in respectable form proper now however he may be somebody who you discover not taking part in common soccer and that can have an effect for Scotland.
“There were some performances that I thought were good. Scott McTominay, 10 goals in 17 internationals is a phenomenal return. I thought the likes of Ryan Christie, John McGinn, Kenny McLean and Billy Gilmour impressed at times and there was good play in there.
“I have a look at Scotland and also you suppose proper now it would simply be a interval of transition and possibly get a few children in and see when you can develop them.
“We’re not going to win the Nations League, we’ll probably get relegated, but the most important thing is we’re ready for the World Cup qualifiers.
“Steve Clarke will know that and he’ll have the boys prepared for that.”