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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Matthew Lindsay

Craig Gordon makes admission over Republic of Ireland rout - and offers case for Scotland's three man defence

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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, left, fails to keep an attempt by Republic of Ireland wing back Alan Browne out of his net in Dublin on Saturday

THERE were no positives, none whatsoever, for Scotland to take out of their Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Saturday night.

Steve Clarke’s side looked in disarray in defence, failed to gain any kind of foothold in the centre of the park and were wasteful with the scoring chances, such as they were, which they created up front.

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