Ryan Christie says Scotland are "desperate" to keep their top-tier status in the Nations League and prove they belong among Europe's elite.
Steve Clarke talks tactics, Ryan Christie's best role, Scotland's development and more in an exclusive interview with BBC Scotland's Jane Lewis.
Injured striker Lyndon Dykes says Scotland bounced back well from their setbacks to be on the brink of retaining their Nations League top-tier status as they face Greece on Sunday.
Andy Burke and the team look ahead to Scotland v Greece in the Nations League play-off
Midfielder says criticism of Clarke ‘unjustified’ before Greece’s visit in the Nations League playoff second leg The scale of anger as Scotland were unceremoniously bundled out of Euro 2024 was such that there was cause to ponder whether Steve Clarke could or should survive as the manager. Clarke’s response has fully justified his remaining in post; Scotland take a narrow lead into the second leg of the Nations League playoff against Greece, with the retaining of status in the top tier within touching distance. From lying on the canvas, the Scots are unbeaten in four and have won three in a row. This feels like a team on an upward curve once more. Scott McTominay, the goalscorer in Greece, has made plain that questioning Clarke was folly. “In the summer it was very fine margins,” McTominay said. “The media will always say it is doom and gloom, stuff like that. It was such slim margins where, if you don’t take your moments in both boxes against top teams, you are going to get punished. Continue reading...
Scotland take a hard-earned 1-0 lead into Sunday's second leg against Greece at Hampden Park, but no-one in their ranks is taking overall victory for granted, especially with the threat of a 'pretty special' 17-year-old in Konstantinos Karetsas.
The return of Kieran Tierney has given Scotland head coach Steve Clark "a lot to think about" going into the Nations League play-off with Greece.
Ex-Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger meets former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick to learn more about new England manager Thomas Tuchel.
Coach Steve Clarke says it is wrong to criticise Lennon Miller after the 18-year-old said he wants to become the best player in the Scotland squad.
Captain Andy Robertson will become Scotland's third-highest ever men's cap holder if he plays against Greece on Thursday.
James Wilson is in the Scotland squad within a year of his Hearts debut - and being asked for selfies at school is now part of his life.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson has given no consideration to international retirement and has been teasing Sir Kenny Dalglish that he is chasing down his caps record.
George Hirst says he has the full backing of his dad, former England striker David, to make his "dream" switch to Steve Clarke's squad.
Almost 21 years on from Greece's greatest triumph, Scotland's opponents have their sights set on Nations League A.
