Marshall position criticised as Schick reveals he planned his wonder goal

Patrik Schick’s stunning goal from the Hampden halfway line for the Czech Republic was a record-breaker – but five yards away from being denied by David Marshall, who was 20 out of position.

The goalkeeper’s wander upfield was criticised by the BBC Sportsound pundits – who compared Schick’s 49.7 metre shot to a tee-shot in golf as it sailed into the Scotland net.

It is the longest-range goal since Euros records began in 1980 and added to his first-half header, though the forward was denied a hattrick late on as Steve Clarke’s side opened Group D with defeat.

Billy Dodds said Marshall was 20-yards too far up the field – while Neil Mccann reckoned the Derby County goalkeeper was just five away from saving the audacious effort.

Nevertheless he should have avoided presenting the opportunity to the Bayer Leverkusen forward – who said he had spotted Marshall’s positions in the first half – after a Jack Hendry shot was blocked and ricocheted into his path.

“The first goal was brilliant,” said Dodds. “But for the second I think David Marshall is way too high between the centre circle and arch of the box. He is probably 20 yards too high for me but Schick has still got to execute the finish.

“If Marshall had been in the right position I think he wouldhavesavedit.”mccann added: “It was a defining moment and gave them the security to see the game out.”