Scotland Head Coach Prioritizes Squad Stability Over Experimentation in Friendlies
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Summary
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke emphasizes the importance of integrating young players into the squad and praises their progress. He commends the commitment of established players like Andy Robertson. Clarke avoids experimentation with the team for upcoming friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Key quotes
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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 has also been impressed by the commitment shown by his more established players at turning up for these friendlies at the end of gruelling campaigns.
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