Ben Doak adds attacking pace for Scotland, says head coach Steve Clarke after picking the Liverpool teenager for his provisional Euros squad.
Ben Doak offers Scotland "something a little bit different", says head coach Steve Clarke after picking the Liverpool teenager for his provisional Euros squad.
The uncapped 18-year-old has not played since knee surgery in December but is part of a 28-man group that will be cut to 26 prior to the tournament. "Ben has a lot of talent, he catches your eye," said Clarke. "Pace is something we haven't got in abundance."I've never had the chance to work closely with Ben. It just seemed like the right opportunity to put him in, with the squad going up to 26 from 23.Clarke explained that the provisional squad provides "a bit more breathing space", with Doak not the only player selected who is coming back from an injury.
Stuart Armstrong is currently sidelined at Southampton, Grant Hanley has barely featured this season and Ryan Jack has not played for Rangers since early March. On the inclusion of Jack, Clarke said the midfielder has been "fit for last two or three weeks", adding that the 32-year-old adds experience and "deserves to be there".Is Meryl Streep the greatest actress of our time?Phil McNulty's end-of-season Premier League report
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