STEWART AIMS TO GET INSIDE CLARKE'S MIND

Will Steve pick any fresh faces for his final squad?

- BY HUGH KEEVINS

THERE have been times over the course of the last two years when Rod Stewart would have had a better chance of making Steve Clarke's Scotland squad than Ross Stewart.

But now, as Sir Rod would say, the rhythm of his heart is beating like a drum as a result of doing what he does best... Scoring goals.

The Southampton striker from Ayrshire has scored four times in his club's last six games, including the penalty against Fulham last Sunday that propelled the Saints into the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Proof of psychological rehabilitation and physical respite from the agonies he has suffered.