"Clarke played two different defensive shapes in the two games - Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna were the centre-backs in a four against Japan, before Dominic Hyam and John Souttar joined Kieran Tierney in a back three against Ivory Coast."
"Although Japan had the better of proceedings at Hampden, Hendry and McKenna dealt with balls into the box, while the pace they both possess is a valuable commodity in international football."
"With first-choice Angus Gunn having taken the gloves against Japan, Rangers' Liam Kelly and Falkirk's Scott Bain each played 45 minutes in Liverpool."
"While Kelly dawdled for the decisive goal, Bain made a superb save late on to deny Manchester United's Amad Diallo."
Scotland faced Japan and Ivory Coast in friendlies, suffering 1-0 defeats. Key players like Scott McTominay and Andy Robertson are assured spots, but others are competing for selection. Clarke experimented with defensive formations, with varying performances from players like Hendry, McKenna, and Souttar. Goalkeeper performances were mixed, with Angus Gunn starting against Japan and Liam Kelly and Scott Bain sharing time against Ivory Coast. The upcoming friendly against Curacao will further clarify squad selections before the World Cup opener against Haiti on June 14.
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