SCOTLAND BOSS: KEEP EYES ON THE PRIZE

his players for tomorrow night’s Nations League tie against Czech Republic.

Paul Hanlon is now among them after the Hibs defender was called into the squad to replace Leeds stopper Liam

Cooper, who withdrew Scotland top the group

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Although the tie offers campaign offered a a final stepping stone for second-chance route into the Euro play-off in Serbia Euro 2020, winning Group next month, Clarke says B2 could pave the way for that final also underlines a side door entrance to the stand-alone value of World Cup 2022. the Czech game. Clarke said: “It is another avenue. I think we realise the value of the Nations League because it’s an avenue that’s given us the chance to play Serbia in a play-off final.

“When we went into the B section we looked at the group and we are determined to give a good account of ourselves.”

Meanwhile, Hibs boss Jack Ross has hailed Hanlon’s call-up. He said: “I’m delighted for Paul. It’s thoroughly deserved after the strong start to the season he’s had.”