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Nations League victory over Slovakia. The 33-year-old was brilliant on his debut as he capped off a whirlwind week with a commanding display at the heart of the defence as Steve Clarke's side secured a dogged 1-0 win thanks to Lyndon Dykes winner.

And the Aberdeen icon opened up at the final whistle as he shared his joy at fulfilling his lifelong ambition. Speaking after the Nations League victory, he said: "Emotional, to be honest with you."It's been a long time since I've been involved in a Scotland set-up."I suppose it's always believing that one day you'll maybe get the call. "I'm 33 now, getting the call the other day was completely out the blue. "I'm over the moon and obviously delighted to be part of such a great win and to keep a.

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16.10.2020 / 09:33

Buddie Banter: Former St Mirren star John McGinn lives every Scots lads' dream and gives his country hope

St Mirren youth academy product that certainly enjoyed this international break - John McGinn.Super John McGinn, to give the Aston Villa superstar his full title.With Liverpool legend Andy Robertston suspended for Wednesday night’s clash with the Czech Republic, manager Steve Clarke turned to the former Buddie to hand the armband on a crucial night for their Nations League B Group 2 title hopes.To see McGinn leading the side out must have been an immense source of pride for everyone involved in the 25-year-old’s development.His family, of course, would have been the most pleased to see him not only take on the captaincy, but thrive under the pressure as Scotland sealed a narrow win over their visitors to go four points clear at the top of

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15.10.2020 / 01:47

Scotland eye World Cup play-off carrot as Nations League campaign could bring tangible rewards

Nations League promotion and one more win could bring a huge prize. After a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic Steve Clarke 's side need just two points from the remaining two games to be assured of promotion to League A.

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15.10.2020 / 01:47

Manchester United star Scott McTominay given 'never stops talking' approval as Scotland team-mate bigs up defensive impact

Scott McTominay 's leadership qualities as the Manchester United star talked him through Scotland's Nations League triumph. Steve Clarke's side made it eight games unbeaten with a 1-0 win at Hampden despite missing the likes of Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson.

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15.10.2020 / 01:19

Steve Clarke issues Scotland 'be ready' message as he talks up Serbia showdown

Steve Clarke has told every player to be ready to answer the call as he looks ahead to the play-off showdown with Serbia. A 1-0 win over the Czech Republic at Hampden put the national team in a commanding position in their Nations League group.

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15.10.2020 / 00:17

5 talking points as Ryan Fraser moves Scotland to 90 minutes of breaking 44 year old record

Steve Clarke 's side an early lead in an open and entertaining match but the visitors spurned several huge chances to level. Despite glaring misses from Matej Vydra and Tomas Soucek the Scots held on for three points that give them a commanding lead at the top of their Nations League group.

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14.10.2020 / 20:49

Scotland vs Czech Republic LIVE score as Ryan Jack and Callum McGregor return to the starting XI

Scotland look to make it eight games unbeaten at Hampden. After a difficult start to the Steve Clarke era the national team are on a strong run and have secured a do-or-die play-off against Serbia next month to finally make it to a major tournament.

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14.10.2020 / 08:17

Steve Clarke shrugs off Scotland Euro 2020 nightmare scenario as he talks up Czech Republic importance

Steve Clarke swears he hasn’t allowed that prospect to linger but even as he settled into his seat for yesterday’s pre-match media duties, ahead of tonight’s Nations League visit from the Czech Republic, news was breaking all across Europe of Cristiano Ronaldo’s positive Covid-19 test.It was an unwelcome but bang up to the minute reminder of the carnage this coronavirus is unleashing as it rampages across the globe and back.So yes, you wouldn’t be Scottish if you didn’t at least entertain the notion that it’ll probably be coming for us too, just when our own journey out of the wilderness might finally be reaching a happy ending.Qualification for a tournament that ends up not taking place? That has to be as Scottish as it gets.

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14.10.2020 / 01:09

Ryan Jack sounds Scotland battle cry as Rangers midfielder issues 'nothing to fear' message

Scotland’s fired-up stars don’t fear their twin shot at glory. And the midfielder is adamant they’ll meet the challenges head on as they aim to pull off a magical Euros and World Cup qualification double.Steve Clarke’s side face Czech Republic on Wednesday night, aiming to extend their lead at the top of Nations League Group B2 to four points.

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12.10.2020 / 21:51

Scotland face fresh Czech Republic drama as their manager and one player test positive for Covid

Scotland on Wednesday despite another bout of Covid-19 chaos.But they will be without head coach Jaroslav Silhavy after he and one unnamed player recorded positive tests, with four players set to be added to the squad on Tuesday morning.Assistant Jiri Chytry will take charge of the visitors at Hampden for the Nations League clash.Last time the sides met in the reverse fixture in Olomouc, a full reserve squad and coaching staff were drafted in with only two previously capped players.But there won't be a repeat this time for Wednesday's clash, with the likes of West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek and Burnley striker Matej Vydra available.Meanwhile, Hibs defender Paul Hanlon has received a call-up to Steve Clarke's squad.Hanlon's defensive

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12.10.2020 / 01:11

Steve Clarke takes aim at Scotland's statto snipers as he lays out grand plan

Steve Clarke has criticised observers who focus on stats after his Scotland side overcame Slovakia. Lyndon Dykes made the difference on 54 minutes with Scotland's first shot on target, but Clarke pointed to the fact that his side are in a playoff final and have secured another three points in the Nations League.

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12.10.2020 / 00:19

5 talking points as Lyndon Dykes strikes to keep rejuvenated Scotland smiling

Nations League. Lyndon Dykes tucked home Stephen O'Donnell's inch-perfect cross in the 54th minute to secure all three points and keep Steve Clarke 's side top of Group F.

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11.10.2020 / 14:59

Scotland sent Serbia 'slaughter' warning as Dragan Stojkovic talks up bitter grudge match

Scotland next month if they play to full potential - and set up a grudge match with Croatia. After defeating Israel on penalties on Thursday, Steve Clarke 's side are just 90 minutes away from qualifying for a first major tournament in more than two decades.

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11.10.2020 / 13:47

Czech Republic unveil alternative Scotland squad as coronavirus tests could see reserve team at Hampden

coronavirus measures force their stars to miss out again. A Nations League fixture in Olomouc last month became something of a farce after the entire squad returned to their clubs.

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11.10.2020 / 13:47

Scotland v Slovakia: The John McGinn X-factor in focus as our panel give their predictions

After the high of the play-off semi-final win over Israel, it's back to reality for Scotland tonight against Slovakia. Sitting in top spot in League B Group 2 of the UEFA Nations League, the Scots will fancy their chances against the rock bottom visitors.

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11.10.2020 / 09:23

Celtic and Scotland ace Ryan Christie admits he could have been LOST to the game as a youngster

Celtic and Scotland.A pivotal part of what Neil Lennon is trying to achieve at Parkhead – and a vital cog in Steve Clarke's vision for the national side.And if Ryan Christie was available in the current market he'd have plenty of Premier League suitors.That's why it's remarkable to think that the attacking midfielder could have been lost to the game altogether a few years back.This week, he should have been gearing up for Scotland's two Nations League fixtures at Hampden against Slovakia and Czech Republic but is now self-isolating for 14 days after being identified as a close contact to Covid-19 hit team-mate Stuart Armstrong.And next Saturday, he'll also miss the Hoops in the first Premiership Old Firm derby of the season against

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11.10.2020 / 01:21

Leigh Griffiths sent fitness appeal by Celtic pal Callum McGregor ahead of Scotland playoff

Leigh Griffiths to get fit and firing in time for  Scotland’s day of destiny against Serbia.Hoops ace McGregor was part of Steve Clarke’s side who secured a Euro 2020 play-off final spot next month with a penalty shoot-out win over Israel on Thursday.Now he wants Parkhead striker Griffiths to force his way into the Scotland set-up for the trip to Belgrade on November 12.Griffiths returned to Neil Lennon’s side last weekend and scored a vital late goal as a sub that set up a victory over St Johnstone.McGregor believes he can make a similar impact for Scotland. He said: “it’s down to him to get a himself playing games again.“We know from what happened in Perth that if he gets a chance he’s going to score.

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10.10.2020 / 23:07

Kevin Nisbet backs for Scotland call as Hibs boss Jack Ross reveals Steve Clarke chats

Hibs to victory then tipped him to be the next Easter Road star to get an international call-up. The Premiership high-flyers came from a goal down at half-time to beat the League Two champs with the help of Nisbet’s stunning volley.

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10.10.2020 / 17:58

Steve Clarke turns tables on Scotland shutdown calls as he bats away credibility claim

Steve Clarke has dismissed calls for international football to be shut down. A string of positive Covid-19 cases recorded during the break from domestic action has raised questions over over its current sustainability.Clubs and fans have expressed concern over players being removed from their domestic bubble to travel extensively just as the pandemic resurges across Europe.

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10.10.2020 / 08:53

The Chelsea penalty shootout heartbreaker that had Steve Clarke believing football 'owed him one'

Scotland manager’s stomach was churning like the rest of the country’s and his mind was racing back in time to the  Champions League Final of 2008 when fate dealt him and Chelsea the cruellest of hands. Clarke was on Avram Grant’s backroom team for the all-England final with Manchester United in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium and could only look on helplessly as the Londoners – and John Terry in particular – slipped up with the trophy almost in their grasp.The match had ended 1-1 and when Cristiano Ronaldo missed United’s third spot-kick in the shoot-out, Chelsea captain Terry had the chance to win it with the final kick.He ran up, slipped as he was about to strike the ball and it hit the post.

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10.10.2020 / 01:41

Serbia star makes Scotland fan plea ahead of Euro 2020 playoff final

Euro 2020 shoot-out with Scotland.Steve Clarke’s side face the Serbs on November 12 for a place at next summer’s finals.Scotland are underdogs for the one-off tie against Ljubisa Tumbakovic’s troops. But, at this moment, they won’t have to cope with a hostile home support.The match is likely to go ahead at the 30,000 Partizan Stadium in Belgrade and UEFA guidelines that grant 30 per cent capacity.Getafe star Maksimovic said: “I hope by then they will let the audience into the stadium and we will qualify for the much desired European Championship in front of our fans.”Belgrade locals hoped fans would be readmitted next week for the Partizan and Red Star derby.

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09.10.2020 / 20:01

Andy Considine and Paul McGinn earn Scotland call-ups as Steve Clarke adds to depleted squad

Scotland caps after being added to the senior squad. Steve Clarke has opted to add to his contingent for the coming Nations League double-header against Slovakia and the Czech Republic after injury and Covid-19 concerns.

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09.10.2020 / 17:04

Nir Bitton admits risking Celtic wrath over Rangers clash as star jokes he's blocked Neil Lennon's number

Neil Lennon ruling him out. The Celtic defender sustained an ankle injury during the Europa League win over Sarajevo that left him in a wheelchair and unable to play against St Johnstone two days later.

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09.10.2020 / 01:47

5 talking points as Scotland 90 minutes away from Euro 2020 after thrilling shootout win

Steve Clarke's were largely outplayed but will take on Serbia for a place at Euro 2020 next month after Kenny McLean's spot-kick winner.It was destined to be a nerve-shredding night the moment Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie were ruled out in the wake of Stuart Armstrong's positive Covid test and so it proved.Andy Robertson's early free-kick from 25 yards out was the first real chance for the hosts but it was always curling away from goal despite Ofir Marciano's trademark dramatics to suggest otherwise.Scotland were pressing and probing but it was Israel who looked sharper and the inventive Manor Solomon looked dangerous every time he uncovered a pocket of space in the final third.A game of few chances came to life when Scott McTominay was

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09.10.2020 / 01:47

Scotland player ratings as David Marshall's penalty heroics have a nation dreaming

Scotland put us through the wringer. As they often do.

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09.10.2020 / 00:17

Scotland 0 Israel 0 LIVE score as Euro 2020 showdown goes to extra time

Scotland and Israel is a game nearly two years in the making after a James Forrest hat-trick sealed the 3-2 Nations League victory against tonight's visitors set up a huge fixture.As it turned out, winning was optional in that game but it did hand us a home draw against the Israelis for the semi-final.Hampden Park was supposed to be bouncing in March to roar our lads on to a final against Serbia or Norway.

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08.10.2020 / 21:30

Craig Levein shares his Scott McTominay fear as he makes stark claim about Manchester United star

Scotland 's Euros playoff semi-final against Israel but Levein fears he's not suited to the role. Manager Steve Clarke handed the 23-year-old his 15th cap, but the former Scotland boss believes his lack of defensive experience could be a problem.

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08.10.2020 / 11:16

What channel is Scotland vs Czech Republic? Live stream, TV and kick-off details

Scotland for the second time in as many months. The previous meeting saw Steve Clarke 's side take a 2-1 win in Olomouc but that game in rather peculiar circumstances.

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08.10.2020 / 09:25

Scotland v Israel: Kieran Tierney Covid blow and Oli McBurnie in focus as out panel give their predictions

Scotland have their chance at edging closer to the Euros next year against familiar rival Israel.The UEFA Nations League has opened the door for Steve Clarke and his players to secure their place in history in the play-off tie tonight, with the winners of the clash facing Norway or Serbia away in the final next month.Ahead of the clash, writers have their say on how the Hampden clash will go.Scotland just love to put us through the wringer and I expect them to do it all over again tonight.With so much happening off the pitch with the news Stuart Armstrong tested positive for Covid-19, leading to close contacts Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie being forced to miss the clash as well, it's sure to unsettle the squad.That will make for a nervy

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08.10.2020 / 01:41

Andy Robertson and Steve Clarke unite in Scotland vow as leaders rally against Covid hammer blow

Andy Robertson have vowed to bring a smile to the face of a nation sickened by Covid.The Scotland boss and his captain have sent a message to the three team-mates who were ruled out of Thursday’s Euro play-off with Israel due to coronavirus protocols.Stuart Armstrong tested positive for the virus and was immediately ruled out along with Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie, who were in close contact with him and must now self-isolate for 14 days.Their absence is a hammer blow to boss Clarke’s preparations for the Hampden showdown but skipper Robertson is adamant his squad is motivated by the belief that a win will lift the gloom being felt around the country.He said: “We hope to provide that. The world is in a crazy time in at the minute.

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07.10.2020 / 20:57

Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie lead Scotland withdrawals as Celtic star also misses Rangers clash over Covid carnage

Stuart Armstrong tested positive for coronavirus.The Southampton star is out of the Euro 2020 playoff clash, while Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie have also been forced into isolation.Two members of the backroom staff have been put into self-isolation as well.It means the trio will miss all of the matches involving Scotland over the next while Christie has now also been ruled out of Celtic's game against Rangers on October 17.It's a huge blow for Steve Clarke and Scotland ahead of the playoff but the Scotland boss rightly insists that the health of the players and staff members is the most important thing.He said: “While this is obviously disappointing news the most important thing is the health and safety of the individuals involved and

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07.10.2020 / 18:12

Scotland suffer further Euro 2020 blow as THREE stars struck down by injury

Euro 2020 play off as three more stars were ruled out. Scott McKenna, Oliver Burke and Liam Palmer have all been struck down by injuries and will miss the Israel clash plus Nations League encounters against the Czech Republic and Slovenia.

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06.10.2020 / 22:47

Oli McBurnie on his Steve Clarke Scotland patience test as striker defends controversial withdrawal

Steve Clarke’s patience - but insisted he’s finally ready to repay the Scotland boss by firing the country one step closer to the European Championships,The £20m Sheffield United striker is back in the fold for tomorrow’s crunch semi final play-off with Israel after pulling out of Clarke’s squad last month before playing for his club in a bounce match 24 hours later.While the 24-year-old remains adamant that he was in no way to blame for that latest controversy, he concedes he has failed to prove himself in a dark blue shirt having gone more than two years without breaking his international duck.And McBurnie admits the time has come for him to start proving he deserves his place in Clarke’s squad.He said: “The manager’s been really good for

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05.10.2020 / 08:21

Ryan Porteous talked up for Scotland bow by Hibs mate Paul Hanlon as defender considers Israel own goal coincidence

Ryan Porteous ahead of a potential Scotland debut against Israel this week.The Hibs defender is in Steve Clarke’s squad for the crunch Euro 2020 play-off semi-final at Hampden on Thursday after a strong start to the season.On paper, it would seem he had a bad night during his side’s 3-2 win over Hamilton at Easter Road on Friday.But it was far from a nervy display from Porteous, who was as solid as he’s ever been for most of the Premiership clash.Seeing Ofir Marciano save a second-half penalty before Porteous inadvertently nodded past the Israel keeper wasn’t exactly a good omen.But defensive partner and captain Paul Hanlon has seen at close hand how Porteous has come on leaps and bounds.Even so, surely a small part of Hanlon wishes the

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04.10.2020 / 00:57