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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Graeme McGarry

Togetherness and mental strength can help Scotland bounce back from World Cup nightmare, says Stuart Armstrong

Stuart Armstrong is hoping that the hectic June fixture list can help Scotland shrug off their disappointment at missing out on the World Cup.

STUART ARMSTRONG says that the togetherness Steve Clarke has forged in his Scotland squad can help them to bounce back from their World Cup disappointment, insisting they have the mentality needed to quickly get back to winning ways.

The Southampton midfielder acknowledged that the players were crestfallen to have failed in their quest to reach a second consecutive major tournament, but that the hectic June schedule can help them to refocus and get themselves back on track – starting on Wednesday against Armenia.

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