Clarke left puzzled by performance

STEVE Clarke admitted Scotland turned in a “head-scratcher” of a performance in their 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Belarus at Hampden Park on Sunday, writes Ronnie Esplin.

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It was a momentous night for Clarke as he took charge of the national side for a record 72nd time, and it looked to be all positive when striker Che Adams scored after 15 minutes but the home side failed to kick on.

Carlos Alos’ side had a goal disallowed in the second half for a foul on Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay before the Napoli star struck in the 84th minute with a finish from ten yards, but Belarus substitute Hleb Kuchko’s strike late in added time brought more nerves back to the unimpressed Tartan Army and some boos were heard at full-time.