Scotland is not going to get carried away with their shock 2-Zero Euro qualifying victory over Spain however the result’s a step ahead for the group and a blueprint for the right way to maximize scraps of possession, based on supervisor Steve Clarke.
Two targets from Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay handed Scotland their first win over Spain since 1984 and an ideal begin to their Euro 2024 qualification marketing campaign with six factors from two matches.
“I am delighted with the efficiency,” Clarke instructed broadcaster Viaplay. “The gamers had been excellent from the primary minute to the final.
“The dynamic, enthusiasm and high quality of the group did not change.
“It is a massive evening. It seems like a step ahead, but it surely’s solely six factors and you do not qualify with six factors.
“One dangerous recreation can set you again, so we keep targeted and hold our toes on the bottom.”
Spain had 67 % of the possession, however Scotland managed extra makes an attempt on objective within the recreation – 9 to the guests’ eight.
“We did not have an terrible lot of possession, however what we did have, we used very, very effectively,” Clarke stated.
“Whenever you take a look at the stats, you recognize you’ve got been out-passed, however while you take a look at the pictures on objective, pictures on the right track – it is virtually equal.
“It means we utilized the ball very effectively after we had it, which is enjoyable.”
Clarke will take time to digest the outcome earlier than pondering forward to Scotland’s subsequent matches in June, away in Norway and at house to Georgia.
“I am going to have a few quiet days to relax, after which we begin getting ready for 2 massive video games, as a result of June may very well be a pivotal month for us,” he stated.
