Scotland unable to continue unbeaten run
Scotland manager Steve Clarke (right) and Oli McBurnie shake hands after the final whistle during the UEFA Nations League
Player of tournament shines in World Cup qualifiers despite Scotland falling short
SCOTLAND’S nine-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 1-0 defeat against fellow Euro 2020 qualifiers Slovakia.
A deflected long-range first-half effort from Jan Gregus prevented a much-changed Scotland side from equalling their longest run without defeat since 1927.
A Scotland win would have secured top spot in Nations League Group B2 — and potentially one of two World Cup play-off places on offer from the competition.
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