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The National (Scotland)
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Aidan Smith

Rangers keeper Robby McCrorie in Scotland booking mystery as he picks up card during Ukraine clash

ROBBY MCCRORIE picked up a Scotland booking last night despite not featuring against Ukraine in the Nations League.

The Rangers goalkeeper was an unused substitute but referee Tasos Sidiropoulos flashed him a yellow deep into stoppage time.

The reason for McCrorie's card is currently unknown, but it will likely have been flashed for a touchline protest.

Scotland dramatically held out for a 0-0 draw against Ukraine to secure promotion into Group A of the Nations League.

A makeshift Scots team battled hard to earn the point needed to top their group.

Meanwhile, John McGinn believes debutant Ryan Porteous “shut a few critics up” by helping Scotland win promotion to the top tier of the Nations League with a goalless draw against Ukraine.

Stand-in skipper McGinn said: “It feels amazing.

“We were up against it, we had illness, we had injuries and the travel and three games in six days, so a lot of circumstances were going against us, but we stood tall and showed good character in the team.

“It shows you the strength in depth we have, we have top players around the country whether that is in the Premier League or in Scotland.

“We like to talk our game down, we like to talk our own players down, but we need to try to get away from that and try and support every player that comes and plays for the national team.

“There were a few boos when Ryan’s name was read out the other night, which isn’t acceptable and I was delighted for him.

“He has proved a lot of doubters wrong and, if it wasn’t for him and Jack Hendry, we might not be in pot two for the Euro draw and in League A.

“So delighted for Ryan to shut a few critics up and hopefully moving forward we can get behind everyone no matter who they play for or how they are as a player.”

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