Clarke’s biggest challenge has been finding roles for Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney, both natural left-backs, in the same team. That Scotland face three teams of superior quality in their Euro 2020 group matches means further deployment of an obdurate style is inevitable. “He isn’t going to be that bothered about whether or not I’m keeping in touch,” insists the Scotland manager. Perhaps José could actually do with a little more Steve Clarke in his life. Steve Clarke: no WhatsApp group chats with José Mourinho.

Source: The Guardian June 07, 2021 10:52 UTC