It felt appropriate that Scotland carry out media duties in an ice hockey arena when it was confirmed that Steve Clarke would appear in front of the press on Sunday. A frosty atmosphere seemed certain, less than 48 hours after the humbling 5-1 defeat against Germany.
Instead, Clarke’s tone was pitch perfect. At the Scottish training base in Bavaria, the manager offered a full mea culpa. “Listen, there are no excuses,” he said.
