Scotland supervisor Steve Clarke says he has an enviable choice dilemma forward of his facet’s World Cup opener in opposition to Haiti after one other spectacular warm-up win.
Per week after beating Curacao 4-1 at Hampden Park, Scotland produced one other convincing show with a 4-0 win over Bolivia in New Jersey.
Lawrence Shankland continued his robust kind by opening the scoring after 5 minutes with a well-taken header earlier than turning supplier for Scott McTominay, who doubled the lead halfway by the primary half.
Che Adams then struck twice earlier than the interval as Scotland took full management in opposition to the South People.
With the consequence secured by half-time, Clarke made a number of adjustments after the break, giving worthwhile minutes to nearly each member of his squad.
Clarke welcomes choice headache
The Scotland boss admitted competitors for locations is giving him troublesome choices to make, however described them because the kind of issues each supervisor desires.
“Incredible issues,” Clarke mentioned.
“The primary half was actually good after which after I appeared on the bench, I knew the gamers approaching would preserve the extent.
“If you make so many substitutions, naturally the rhythm adjustments slightly, however the gamers got here on with the main focus of protecting a clear sheet.
“It’s been some time since we’ve managed one, in order that was pleasing.
“I spoke earlier than the sport about what I wished – no accidents, efficiency and a constructive consequence.
“You don’t typically get every little thing you ask for, so I’m happy.”
Objectives present encouragement earlier than World Cup
Scotland have typically confronted criticism for a scarcity of objectives in recent times, however eight objectives throughout their final two matches have supplied encouragement forward of a demanding group containing Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.
Clarke believes a very powerful side has been the variety of alternatives his facet are creating.
“Individuals typically say we don’t rating sufficient objectives, however we’ve scored 4 in back-to-back video games now,” he mentioned.
“The important thing factor is creating probabilities and we did that properly once more.
“When you create alternatives, we’ve received gamers within the group who’re able to ending them.”
New system nonetheless a piece in progress
Scotland have not too long ago switched to a 4-4-2 formation that includes two central strikers, and Clarke feels there’s nonetheless room for enchancment regardless of the encouraging outcomes.
“We’ve spent a while this week engaged on the form of the group,” he mentioned.
“The 4-4-2 is one thing we’ve solely moved in direction of not too long ago and there’s nonetheless work to be finished.
“There have been some actually good moments, however there have been additionally areas the place we are able to enhance. We’ll proceed engaged on that this week and hopefully produce one other robust efficiency subsequent weekend.”
Scotland start their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Haiti earlier than additional Group F fixtures in opposition to Morocco and five-time champions Brazil.
A spot within the knockout levels can be a historic achievement, with Scotland but to progress past the group section at a World Cup.
