Steve Clarke's midweek comments regarding injuries could hint at the reason behind Ross Stewart's omission from the Scotland squad to face Austria. The former Kilmarnock boss said he would 'rotate more than usual' ahead of tonight's friendly.
The Black Cats striker was widely expected to earn his first international cap in tonight's friendly, after being an used substitute to face Poland in midweek. Speaking after the game, Clarke said he would be fair with the players in the squad, taking into account "club issues."
Unless a conversation has been had between the two parties, asking Stewart to be rested, then an injury may have ruled him out of tonight's game. The Sunderland striker has been the standout figure for Alex Neil's side this season and leads the goal scoring charts in League One.
