On the crucial striker conundrum facing Steve Clarke in the coming weeks
in certain areas, with Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney playing at the very top level in England.
“But we maybe lack a bit of depth in the central-defensive area.
“Kieran, however, could perhaps slot in there if Steve fancies that. Certainly, he looked very comfortable in that position for Arsenal towards the end of last season as part of a back three.
“So we will all wait and see what the manager comes up with. I’m sure he will have a plan.”
Jordan is a huge admirer Steve Clarke.
The former Hearts and Bristol City gaffer said: “Steve deserves to be the Scotland manager. of
“You look at his track record, and he has coached at the highest level and been alongside managers such as Jo s e Mo u r i n h o and Kenny Dalglish.
“He has also been his own man at Reading, West Brom and Kilmarnock, and delivered success in different ways.
“At Rugby Park, he took over a team that was near the bottom of the table and probably lacking in a bit of confidence.
“He got them going very quickly, and they climbed the table.
“The players clearly believed in what he was saying, and they followed his instructions to the letter.
“T h e y we re organised and well- structured at the back, but they also attacked with flair and in good numbers.
“Steve built partnerships in all areas of the team, and that is key to any success, whether it is a front two, central defenders or a left- back and left-midfielder.
“You need to know about one another, and be aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
“It’s a wee bit of a gift for any manager to be able to get so many different areas of a team clicking so well.
“Quite simply, he improves footballers and gets results. It’s an ideal formula.
“That’s why Steve thoroughly deserved a promotion, and being the Scotland manager is a prestigious job.
I’d love the phone to ring one day, and for someone to be on the other end, offering me a chance
“I’m sure he is very proud to have the job, and will be doing everything in his power to deliver success to the nation.
“The games coming up against Israel and Czech Republic are exactly what Steve has been waiting for.
“It’s been nearly a year since he has taken charge of a game, and he will be desperate to get to work with the players in the coming days.
“We c a n’t undervalue the importance of the next two games.
“But we all know that the Euro 2020 semi- final against Israel in October is key to the overall progress.
“We want victory in that, and that leads to the play- off, either away to Norway or Serbia.
“Fingers crossed for Steve and the players. The whole nation will be behind them.”
Jordan will watch the games on the television.
Having been at three World Cup Finals with Scotland – in 1974, 1978 and 1982 – he knows what it’s like to be at the highest level with his country.
He spent the latter part of his coaching career as part of Harry Redknapp’s coaching staff at Spurs, Portsmouth and QPR.
Now 68, he has not given up hope of getting back involved in the game.
Jordan said: “I’d love the phone to ring one day, and for someone to be on the other end offering me a chance.
“I still feel I have something to offer, and would gladly go in and assist a young manager, or a moreexperienced manager.
“I love the game and want to be involved, it’s as simple as that.
“But you need to be given an opportunity.”