Scott McTominay praises Scotland’s ‘big balls’ in draw

SCOTT MCTOMINAY says that Scotland have shown they now have ‘big balls’ after fighting their way to a point against Austria.

The Scots fell behind twice at Hampden in their opening World Cup qualifier, but goals from Grant Hanley and an incredible overhead kick from John McGinn ensured that Steve Clarke’s men avoided defeat.

McTominay believes that Scotland have to start showing more belief from the start of games, but he praised the character of his teammates in clawing their way back into the match.

“It was a positive point and it is one we need to build on in terms of how we approach games,” McTominay said.

“We need a bit more arrogance and belief in ourselves that we can go and dominate teams like that. We can do that even though they are a very good team.

“We came from behind twice which must be a positive. We showed big balls to come back and we have to improve on that next week.”

McTominay was perhaps Scotland’s stand-out performer in midfield, having played the last few international matches on the right of the back three, but he says he is happy to play anywhere for his country.

“That’s my position,” he said. “Wherever he wants me to play I’m more than happy to do so.

“Me and the manager haven’t spoken about anything positionrelated. It’s always about how the team can improve, little things that I can do and things I’m doing well.

“For me, wherever he wants me to play I’m more than happy.”