It is not daily Scotland are booed off after profitable a match which places them to inside two video games of computerized qualification for a World Cup, however such are the extent of expectation set by Clarke's group.
Whereas the Scots weren't taking pictures the lights out in assault, additionally they allowed Belarus to be snug for big elements of the sport. The very fact they'd 10 pictures greater than Scotland is a big trigger for concern.
“At half-time the supervisor got here in however he was completely livid with us,” mentioned defender Scott McKenna.
“We did not win any first balls, did not win any second balls both. Belarus most likely appeared extra harmful than us over the 90 minutes.”
Regardless of the fury, self-reflection and ache, Scotland are nonetheless in a powerful place. An away recreation in Athens towards a Greece group who can now not catch them, after which a Hampden showdown towards Denmark subsequent month lies in wait.
Everybody from the Scotland camp who spoke acknowledged what they've produced over the previous week won't get the job accomplished, however there's a perception that they've it in them to seek out options. Someway.
“We have had some nice moments, and a few fairly disappointing moments,” mentioned Clarke. “What we're is sort of resilient, we are able to come again from a down.
“I am assured on this group of gamers, that in relation to the crunch we'll be prepared.”
