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play, you’ll need to play at a really high level.” So I was really impressed with them. ‘If they play like that, can they win the finals? Yes. But that’s fine, we’ve got plenty of time. ‘I’m not that fussed about England, I’m not here to talk about them. With respect. If they win it, that’s the way it goes. We’ll just have to improve.’ Strachan has spent the time since last Thursday’s 1-0 victory in Prague working with the second of two squads selected for the double-header against the Czech Republic and, at Hampden tonight, against Denmark. Kieran Tierney didn’t train yesterday because of an ankle injury but the Celtic youngster should be fit, while Marseille striker Steven Fletcher has recovered from the illness that ruled him out last week. Admitting he had been energised by having so many new and younger players in the group, Strachan said: ‘It’s been refreshing for us as a coaching staff. ‘On Friday, as you know, to get back at 3.30 in the morning and go to bed at 4am, and then to get up and start coaching again — it’s not easy. But the group that came in just re-energises you. It was phenomenal. They have been terrific. The intensity has been terrific.’ Tempering the demand to see three bright sparks — Tierney, John McGinn and Oliver Burke — all thrown in from the start against the Danes, Strachan added: ‘I have to say, if you are making your international debut, or your debut for your own club, it is nice to have experience around about beside you, especially if they turn up in the same section. ‘It’s nice to have someone around you who can say: “You’re fine, move in there, do that.” ‘But obviously it is a temptation. I have to say I could pick anyone from their performances. Jamie Murphy’s been great, too, Liam Bridcutt is better than he was two, three years ago. The three kids have been terrific.’