Scotland boss Steve Clarke has offered a positive update on Aaron Hickey and Kieran Tierney after the duo faced scares in the Nations League win over Ireland.
Arsenal star Tierney was hauled down in the first half by Troy Parrott as he looked to meet Stuart Armstrong's floated in a corner for Scotland, and was replaced by Celtic full back Greg Taylor. Brentford defender Hickey was replaced by Anthony Ralston after hobbling off in the second period, but did not require the stretcher that had been brought on the park for the 20-year-old.
Despite the injuries, the Tartan Army roared on the home side at Hampden as they saw off Stephen Kenny's men to top Nations League Group B1 going into the final game with Ukraine thanks to Jack Hendry ’s equaliser just after the break and a late Ryan Christie spot-kick, after John Egan's early strike for the visitors. There was more good news for Scotland following the final whistle.
Clarke told Premier Sports: "Both of them are okay. We took Kieran off as a precaution. Aaron felt a tightness as a precaution.
"We have good strength in depth with Greg Taylor and Tony Ralston coming off the bench. Both are good players and both fitted in no problem, which is why we do the work and why I try to have continuity of selection."
Ireland star Alan Browne was pulled up by the referee for a handball, which led to Bournemouth's Christie netting the winner. Clarke insisted the whistler had got the big call right.
He added: "I think if you jump with your hands in the position, Scott McTominay has got the run and it's in front of him, then it's a penalty. That's the rules.
"I had no doubts Ryan would score. He is normally very decent from the penalty spot."
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