STEVE CLARKE isn’t renowned for chopping and changing his Scotland side, and the formidable opponent that awaits his team...
side, and the formidable opponent that awaits his team in the shape of World Cup finalists France on Tuesday night may ensure he again goes as close to his strongest XI as possible.
It can’t be easy trailing around the continent knowing that – barring an injury to number one Angus Gunn – you have little to no chance of getting any playing time, and manager Clarke may look at this as an ideal opportunity to see if either of his reserve options are up to the level.
He will hope to get the chance to show that he can make the step up for his country against some of the world’s deadliest marksmen.The Rangers centre-back would likely be an established regular at international level but for the horrendous run of injuries he has suffered throughout his career, but with Kieran Tierney nailed on to start in the back three when fit, he is currently behind the likes of Jack Hendry, Ryan Porteous and Scott McKenna for one of the remaining two slots.
He has been champing at the bit to stake his claim for a Scotland jersey, and this could be the moment., given that his opportunities for success at the top level have been hampered in no small part by the era in which he competes.
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