5 things we spotted during Scotland training as Nathan Patterson readies himself for return
dailyrecord.co.ukThe time for self pity is over as Scotland look to bounce back from their World Cup heartbreak. Last week’s 3-1 loss to Ukraine was a sore one as the wait for a first finals appearance since France 98 was extended for at least another four years.Oleksandr Petrakov won’t lead his nation into the biggest competition in football either though, after going down 1-0 to Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.
Now it’s all eyes on the Nations League as Steve Clarke ’s team kick-off their campaign at home to Armenia. Joaquin Caparros’ side stunned Ireland with a 1-0 win in Yerevan at the weekend and head to Hampden as League 2 Group B leaders.The Scots used the tournament to book a play-off spot and qualify for Euro 2020 and will want a similar insurance policy in place ahead of Germany 2024.The squad were put through their paces at Oriam this morning and here are five things we noticed...Nathan Patterson has confirmed he’s fit to make is Scotland return against Armenia.
The Everton full-back sat out the defeat against Ukraine last week.Aaron Hickey deputised at right wing back but could prevent the visitors running out 3-1 winners and ending the Qatar 2022 dream for Clarke’s side.Former Rangers star Patterson has been out for the last two months after suffering an ankle injury.But he’d found gametime hard to come by at Goodison even when fit, with Frank Lampard repeatedly overlooking him after his big money from Ibrox last January.But he could make his long-awaited return to action in dark blue at Hampden this week.John Souttar made a goalscoring return to the international scene last November after two years in the wilderness due to injury.The former Hearts defender headed home his first goal for his country in the 2-0 win over Denmark.B
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