Clarke focused on fine-tuning Scotland squad rather than ‘experimenting’ in friendlies

Scotland Manager Steve Clarke Has Welcomed A Group of Uncapped Players Into the National Team Setup Ahead of Friendly Matches Against Iceland and Liechtenstein – But Hes Made It Clear That Experimentation is not on the agenda.

The Tartan Army Boss Has Brught Seven Players Into the Fold Who Are Hoping To Make Their Senior During During this International Window.

The list includes Hibernian FORWARD KIERON BOWIE, SAUSSOLO DEFENDER JOSH FIGN, Midfielders Connor Barron (Rangers), Andy Irving (West Ham), and Motherwell’s Lennon Miller.

Despite the Influx of Youth, Clarke Insists Fans Shouldn’t Expect Major Changes to the Structure or Style of the Team.

“I think you know Me Quite Well by Now, we don you rely Experiment too much”, he Said.

Scotland Will Host Iceland at Hampden Park on Friday Before Travelling to Vaduz to Take on Liechtenstein on Monday.

The National Team Boss Noted that Integrating Younger Players Into the Setup is a necessary part of Long-Term Planning, Even if they aren’t Immodery part of the Starting XI.

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“With any team, there has been cycle and a turnover of players Eventually. You’re Bringing these young Players in to feel the Level of the group, to understand where they need to get to, to be seleled Regularly. That’s important.

“The Young ONES Are in a good place. There’s one or Two of Them Coming Into This Camp Better Than The Last Time They Came.”

Clarke also Acknowledged the Dedication of the Senior Squad Members who, After Demanding Club Campaigns, Still Made Themselves Available For These Off-Season Matches.

Among them is Liverpool Full-Back and National Team Captain Andy Robertson.

Robertson praised the enthusiasm and mindset of the newcomers, viewing this as a vital step in their progression Toward Becoming Leaders within the National Side.

“Me, Scott MCTOMINAY, John McGinn, We’re not Going to be Around Forever.

“It will soon be their Squad, they will have to step up and set standard.

“I know from my experience, the younger that I experienced that, the Better it was and then i just kind of grew into it.