Scotland haven’t received a aggressive sport in over a yr, however Sky Sports activities’ Chris Boyd has warned the Grizzlies that altering managers just isn’t the reply to the issue.
Steve Clark has been criticized after a disappointing run at Euro 2024, with strain mounting after back-to-back defeats within the Nations League.
Portugal’s Cristiano Rolando inflicted extra ache on Scotland with a late objective after conceding a 97th-minute winner in opposition to Poland.
Scotland’s Grant Hanley regarded annoyed after conceding Poland a stoppage-time penalty
The nationwide staff at present have only one win in 14 video games, conceding 33 objectives in that interval, however Boyd believes fortunes will change once more.
“It is easy to say ‘simply eliminate him and we’ll get a brand new supervisor’. Why tear one thing up?” he stated.
“It is typical of Scotland followers if you really feel such as you’ve acquired one thing good, you’ve got had efficiency and also you wish to tear it up due to some unhealthy outcomes.
“I do know there may be strain on you when you do not win video games however you must keep in mind that this group has been to 2 European Championships and put us within the high group of the Nations League.
“There’s so much to admire about this staff. There might come a time when it adjustments, however not now as a result of I feel if Scotland hold doing what they need to be doing, they’ve likelihood of qualifying for the World Cup now.”
Scotland has many positives
Lyndon Dykes out of Euro 2024 attributable to harm
Whereas the present outcomes are troublesome for any Scotland fan to swallow, Boyd is trying in the appropriate path for Clark and his facet as they give the impression of being to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
“Wanting on the outcomes, it has been a troublesome coaching camp for Steve Clark, however I do not suppose the efficiency was that unhealthy.
“Whenever you take a look at Scotland’s formation, 4-2-3-1, I feel it provides them extra management in midfield. The again 4 will not be very defensive however they supply extra assault Likelihood.
“When Kieran Tierney will get match, all the pieces adjustments once more as a result of it’s worthwhile to discover a method to get the very best gamers into the staff.
“The arrival of Lyndon Dykes is a large enhance for Scotland since you’re now not simply passing the ball ahead aimlessly. He’ll focus and get different folks concerned.
“I do not suppose another ahead can do this, so I feel for Scotland, Lyndon Dykes has to remain match.
“He is in good type in the meanwhile however you would possibly discover him not enjoying common soccer and that can have an effect on Scotland.
Scott McTominay leads Scotland to an early lead over Portugal
“There have been some performances that I believed have been good. Scott McTominay, 10 objectives in 17 worldwide video games, that is a tremendous return. I feel Ryan Christie, John McGinn, Kenny ·The likes of McLean and Billy Gilmour have been spectacular at instances and carried out nicely.
“I take a look at Scotland and also you suppose it is in all probability only a transitional interval and possibly usher in some children and see when you can develop them.
“We cannot win the Nations League, we is likely to be relegated, however crucial factor is that we’re prepared for the World Cup qualifiers.
“Steve Clark will know that and he’ll put together the youngsters for it.”
