Liverpool duo Andy Robertson and Ben Doak hit the headlines after standout displays for Scotland

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson was Scotland’s hero as his late winner helped Steve Clarke’s side crash out of the UEFA Nations League. Tartan Army will now go into the relegation play-offs to avoid relegation to the B division of the mini league.

Scotland completed the unthinkable on Monday, beating Poland to make it two wins from two, reaching the international breaking point of their group in November and staring down the table. After the stunning show reds borrower Ben Doak The hero of the 2-1 victory against Croatia in Poland was the left-back and Scotland captain.

Arne’s Nest I will welcome your return robertsonDoak, who is on loan at Middlesbrough, is just continuing his match-winning performance as he continues to attract the attention of fans and coaches alike after coming of age in the North East in the early months of his loan spell in the Championship.

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Here was the reaction of the national media on a historic night for Scottish football. Frazer Wilson Daily Record in question: “What a lovely way for captain Andy Robertson to celebrate his 80th cap – which takes him into third place alongside Darren Fletcher on Scotland’s all-time appearance list.

“His stunning header in injury time was his fourth goal in his own competition, coming on his debut 10 years ago in a 1-0 friendly against the Poles.

“At the age of 30, you would think that he would have a good chance of becoming the first player to achieve left-back Kenny Dalglish’s record of 102 caps. “Despite a couple of lulls earlier last night, the skipper constantly tried to get on the ball and made several key tackles in defense as well.

“It has been a remarkable decade for the Liverpool man, who was still a Dundee United player when he made his Warsaw debut in March 2014, just a year after leaving Queen’s Park for Tannadice. And he is a huge figure for Clarke “Like the boss, he also aims to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in two years.”

Of Liverpool’s 19-year-old talent, he added: “Steve Clarke’s pre-match sarcasm about leaving Ben Doak out has turned out to be nothing but a bluff.

“We’ll never know if the Poles fell for it, but the diminutive winger was excellent again. Another assist for McGinn’s opening strike – making it four goals in six games for the youngster. And after a man of the match performance against Croatia, Josko Gvardoil’ on Friday.” It was the turn of Roma’s Nicola Zalewski and Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior to be stunned by Doaky’s jockey.

“The youngster created four chances in total but Clarke’s decision to take him off after 65 minutes left punters scratching their heads. “The boss will no doubt point to the youngster’s fatigue but it looked like he still had some left in the tank.

“He’s not finished the article by any means, which in itself is reason to be excited, but Doak certainly has the ability to lift fans off their seats every time he picks up the ball and runs towards his opponent. More than that, he fills in on his team-mates. He can take Scotland to the next level with confidence and just his presence.” takes it to the next level.

Herald’s Graeme McGarry wrote: “Scotland’s captain has been a great servant to his country and has achieved a major milestone with his 80th cap there, moving him level with Darren Fletcher as the third highest captain of all time. Only Jim Leighton and Kenny Dalglish are now ahead of him in the rankings.” .

“It was only fitting that he marked the occasion with a rather brilliant header into the top corner in the final moments of a chilling contest and emerged to give Scotland the win they deserved for their sheer heart.

“No one has exemplified this more than Robertson. His contribution is often underestimated, if not completely overlooked, but the Liverpool man can rightly be proud of his Scotland career to date and will hope to lead the national team to greater success in the future,” he continued. “Steve Clarke, you old bastard.

“Who says the Scotland manager doesn’t have a sense of humour? Ben Doak, the name on every member of the Tartan Army, had an absolutely childish attitude before this game. XI.

“He was there on the team sheet, much to the relief of the nation. And within minutes he made a meaningful contribution, showing the awareness to look up and pick out McGinn on the edge of the box to put the ball in goal. However, it was Billy Gilmour who broke through the Polish defense with a wonderful cross-the-line pass and found the winger.” ‘s role cannot be overlooked.

“Doak was almost back in the game a few minutes later and then showed a moment of brilliance as he skinned Zalewski and it was unfortunate that a team-mate didn’t read a low cross into the box between the legs of a Polish defender. The Scottish defense worked their magic in the hay after that but to what extent Whenever they found Doak on the right, he not only gave away some time with his ball-carrying ability, but also made the Poles stare like rabbits into the headlights.

“If Clarke had ingratiated himself with the fans by starting Doak, he drew the ire of the fans by withdrawing the youngster, tired as he was, with 25 minutes remaining when the Scots needed a goal. Polish wing-back Nicola Zalewski was certainly relieved to have his back.”

Mark Atkinson Scottish He gave Robertson 8.5 points, while Doak gave 7.5 points: “He made his 80th appearance in Warsaw and is joint third with Darren Fletcher in all-time appearances. “Just before the break, he went close with an effort that was deflected.

“The Liverpool player, who was flexible from time to time in defence, looked like he was suffering from an injury from the 60th minute onwards, but he convinced the team until the end and in stoppage time he went to the far post and headed home. A true captain’s moment.

I asked Doak, “Was there any doubt that he would start?” he added. “The jet-heeled winger picked up where he left off against Croatia, providing the opening goal with a fine pass to John McGinn and then steadily moving towards the Polish defence.

“As expected from such a young 18-year-old, he didn’t get everything right at the last minute, but he was still Scotland’s most dangerous starter. A player that puts you on the edge of your seat. Subbed off in the 66th minute. Ryan Christie.”