Steve Clarke says Scotland have ‘lots to improve’ after defeat to France
The Scots went into the friendly knowing they had qualified for the 2024 European Championships after Spain beat Norway at the weekend to ensure a top-two finish in Group A.
Clarke made eight changes from Seville – goalkeepers Liam Kelly and Zander Clark played a half each on their debuts. However, France defender Benjamin Pavard scored two headers, skipper Kylian Mbappe added a third from the spot before the break after a VAR intervention saw referee Tobias Stieler judge Scotland defender Liam Cooper had held Olivier Giroud and substitute Kingsley Coman hammered in a fourth.
“We want to finish on the same points as Spain so the target is to finish with 21 point which will make it a good campaign.”He said: “I thought we started the game really well, the first 15 minute was good and we got ourselves in front.“To concede a goal from a corner was disappointing because we know France can score from open play and we try not to give goals away from set plays.
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