England’s visit to Kosovo in the Euro 2020 qualifiers will be “the biggest event in the history of football” in the Balkan republic, their coach Bernard Challandes said after Sunday’s draw.
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Scotland’s Nations League victory over Israel felt perfect to McLeish
Alex McLeish claims Scotland’s tumultuous and nervy 3-2 Nations League win over Israel at Hampden Park which secured a place in the play-off for the 2020 European Championships felt perfect to him.
Collective approach is key for Scotland success, says McLeish
Boss Alex McLeish has stressed the importance of the collective ahead of Scotland’s crucial Nations League match against Israel at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
Alex McLeish wants to hear Hampden roar for Nations League decider
Alex McLeish called on the Tartan Army to pack out Hampden Park for Scotland’s crucial Nations League game against Israel on Tuesday night.
Scotland ease to Nations League win over Albania
Scotland are within 90 minutes of a Nations League play-off spot after an emphatic 4-0 win over 10-man Albania at the Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder.
McLeish: Scotland withdrawals are genuine
Alex McLeish insists there is “nothing sinister” about the “extraordinary” amount to call-offs from his Scotland squad for the Nations League double-header against Albania and Israel.
James McFadden tells Scotland to forget fear and seize chance
Scotland assistant boss James McFadden has told Alex McLeish’s squad to forget about fear and instead seize the chance to make themselves national heroes.
McLeish keen to show resilience and lead Scotland to Nations League play-offs
Alex McLeish has vowed to bounce back from Scotland’s struggles and lead his side to the Nations League play-offs.
McLeish not let down by Griffiths’ decision to miss Scotland game
Scotland boss Alex McLeish insists he does not feel let down by Leigh Griffiths’ decision to pull out of the squad set to face Israel in Thursday’s crucial Nations League clash.
McLeish hails Naismith impact following Scotland’s win over Albania
Alex McLeish felt Steven Naismith was destined to have the biggest say in his Scotland side’s 2-0 victory over Albania in their UEFA Nations League opener.
Tierney says Scotland know importance of Nations League opener against Albania
Kieran Tierney insists the Scotland players are well aware of the importance of Monday night’s UEFA Nations League opener against Albania at Hampden Park.
Alex McLeish demands Scotland show fight in Nations League opener
Alex McLeish wants Scotland to come out fighting in their Nations League opener against Albania at Hampden Park on Monday night.
McLeish hails ‘inspirational’ new Scotland captain Robertson
Scotland manager Alex McLeish described his new captain Andy Robertson as “absolutely inspirational” ahead of the friendly against Belgium.
Scotland boss Alex McLeish backs youthful squad to make an impact
Alex McLeish backed his youthful Scotland squad to make a major impact as he warned James McArthur he might not get back in.
Scotland risk losing John Souttar to Australia – Craig Levein
Craig Levein has hinted Scotland risk losing Hearts defender John Souttar to Australia if he continues being overlooked by Alex McLeish.
Alex McLeish urges John McGinn to use Villa move as Scotland springboard
Scotland manager Alex McLeish has challenged John McGinn to use his Aston Villa move as a springboard to seize control of games at international level.
They did Scotland proud: McLeish looks to future after narrow loss to Mexico
Scotland boss Alex McLeish praised his players’ professionalism after they concluded their mini-tour of the…
What we learned from Scotland’s summer tour
Scotland concluded their mini-tour of the Americas with a 1-0 defeat to Mexico on Saturday…
McLeish hails important step for new-look Scotland
Alex McLeish felt Scotland’s 1-0 victory in Hungary was a major result in the evolution…
Hungary v Scotland talking points
Scotland face Hungary in a friendly in Budapest on Tuesday night. Alex McLeish is looking…