In a recent interview, former Scotland winger Pat Nevin discussed the possibility of having an emergency striker in Steve Clarke’s squad. Nevin, who played with Clarke at Chelsea, believes that the head coach’s ability to adapt players and extract unexpected performances from them supports this belief. He pointed out how Clarke turned Scott McTominay into a great number 10 and created a system that allows Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney to play together, suggesting that an emergency center-forward might already be in the group.
Recent talk about including Under-21 striker Tommy Conway in the squad has increased after Clarke mentioned him as a potential replacement for the injured Lyndon Dykes. Nevin, however, doubts whether both Conway and teenager Ben Doak will make the final squad, indicating that it might be one or the other. He mentioned that Che Adams is likely the top choice for striker anyway, but Conway could potentially be a useful backup option.
Nevin’s insights suggest that Clarke’s squad selection for the upcoming matches may involve some tough decisions regarding the inclusion of young talents like Conway and Doak. With the possibility of an emergency striker already present in the squad and Adams likely to lead the forward line, Clarke has important choices to make to ensure Scotland’s success in their upcoming fixtures.
