Alex McLeish has lifted the lid on his failed attempts to recruit Che Adams - and urged the Tartan Army to embrace the Southampton striker now he’s finally pledged allegiance.McLeish made the first move for the then 22-year-old striker in 2019 just as he was set to leave Birmingham for Southampton in the Premier League.Adams snubbed that approach.
But McLeish bears no grudges and insists Scotland fans shouldn’t hold it against the Saints man either.Adams has struck seven goals this season including three in his last four outings to win a call-up to Steve Clarke's squad ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifying opener against Austria at Hampden.And McLeish told Sky Sports: “It’s brilliant.
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