Concerned Charlie Nicholas reckons Scotland still show a "mental insecurity" in big games under Steve Clarke - but can shake it off with a shock result against Spain.
Scotland face the European heavyweights on Tuesday looking to build on their opening day success against Cyprus and take a big step towards Euro 2024 with a landmark result by putting a dent Luis de la Fuente's hopes of topping the group. However, the Spanish have shown they will be a tough test as they bounced back from a disappointing World Cup campaign to see off Norway on opening day with a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Clarke can take confidence from an impressive record at Hampden - losing just once in their last 17 games - and Nicholas has called for the boss to leave the Group A favourites "rattled" by taking the game to their top talent. Writing for the Scottish Daily Express, Nicholas said: "This is the best Scotland squad in as many as 25 years - now let's see them prove it by getting a result against Spain at Hampden tonight. Steve Clarke's side need to start making their reputation against stronger countries.
