Lyndon Dykes and Ben Doak saw their Euro 2024 dreams dashed by injury this week, with Bristol City striker Tommy Conway subsequently called up.
Ally McCoist insisted Scotland’s injury crisis should not douse national optimism for Euro 2024 as he backed Steve Clarke’s side to overcome their pre-tournament adversity and challenge for a place in the knockout phase.
Others within the squad, including Grant Hanley and Stuart Armstrong, are currently bidding to return to full fitness in time for the tournament after lay-offs. “It’s not ideal but it’s part and parcel in the build-up to any big tournament,” McCoist told the PA news agency, speaking on behalf of IRN-BRU, whose recently released innuendo-laden Scottish ‘Mannschaft’ advert went viral.
“I don’t think the injuries have helped us, but I wouldn’t rule out finishing in the top two . I wouldn’t rule out anything. “That’s all Stevie will want,” he said. “It’s just an exercise to keep them fit and keep them reasonably match sharp.“When the draw was made I was a lot happier about facing Germany because we didn’t have any injuries and they were struggling a little bit.“But in the months that have passed they have hit a bit of form. I still maintain it’s a good game for us and it’s a great time to have them though.
“I can’t lie, I’m most looking forward to the Scotland games, which will be brilliant,” he said. “I’ve got my gang coming out for a couple of the games, I’m looking forward to my kids coming out, it will be their first Scotland trip travelling to see a major tournament, like it will be for a generation.“I’ve got some great games, I’ve got Spain v Italy, but it’s the Scotland games I’m looking forward to most.
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