- Liverpool teenager could make debut against Gibraltar
- Injuries leave Clarke with just two fit strikers for Euros
Scotland’s manager, Steve Clarke, has warned that a mini-crisis in attack before Euro 2024 should not fuel excitement over a prominent role for Ben Doak. The Liverpool teenager could make his Scotland debut from the bench during the friendly against Gibraltar on Monday after receiving a surprise call-up last month.
The ankle injury sustained in training on Friday by Lyndon Dykes has left Clarke with two recognised strikers, Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland, for the finals in Germany. He will take a few days to decide whether to call up another forward – the Under-21 player Tommy Conway is the obvious candidate – but is aware Doak played through the middle for underage teams.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/02/steve-clarke-urges-caution-over-ben-doaks-role-for-scotland
Author : Ewan Murray
Publish date : 2024-06-02 21:30:15
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