Steve Clarke claims the true Scotland confirmed themselves within the 1-1 draw in opposition to Switzerland which retains their Euro 2024 hopes alive.
The Scots had been thrashed 5-1 by Germany within the opening Group A sport in Munich on Friday which left the Scots boss and the Tartan Military demanding a response which they obtained.
Scott McTominay’s shot within the thirteenth minute was deflected in by Swiss defender Fabian Schar earlier than Xherdan Shaqiri took benefit of an Anthony Ralston error within the twenty sixth minute to stage in Cologne.
Germany have certified on six factors, Switzerland are on 4 with Scotland on one forward of their ultimate sport in opposition to pointless Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday.
“It was what we anticipated,” mentioned Clarke, who confirmed defender Kieran Tierney won’t play in opposition to Hungary after selecting up an damage and being taken off on a stretcher.
“That is the best way we’ve been enjoying as a group for the final three or 4 years. It’s why we’re right here at a serious event.
“I believed it was group efficiency in opposition to opponent.
“It was response to a disappointing evening and we’re nonetheless alive within the event.
“Typically as a participant or supervisor it doesn’t go your manner and it actually didn’t go our manner on Friday evening.
“Tonight was about getting again to what we’re good at, working exhausting, ensuring we obtained the preparation proper, and I feel we did.
“They’re going to really feel lots higher going into the following sport on the again of that type of efficiency.
“We confirmed that in addition to the aggression and combat and that soiled aspect of the sport for those who like, we are able to play.
“Once we get the ball down we play, we created some probabilities, Switzerland created some probabilities.
“We did what we needed to do and are nonetheless within the competitors.”
Clarke claimed solely Shaqiri within the Switzerland aspect might have give you his terrific end from distance.
He mentioned: “When Tony made the error – a small mistake that would have been recovered – another participant on the Swiss group, it isn’t a aim. It tells you what I consider him.
“ it was destined for the highest nook. He’s a high participant and also you don’t give high gamers that type of probability.”
Clarke mentioned he was glad to be requested about goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who made a number of errors after being criticised following his show in opposition to Germany.
“You want your goalkeeper to make some good saves,” the Scotland boss added.
“He made two or three huge saves and that’s what you want. I’m actually happy for him.”
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin, whose aspect ought to qualify even when they lose to Germany, was not stunned by Scotland’s enchancment.
He mentioned: “Scotland wanted to bounce again after first match, their pleasure was damage, so we anticipated them to react.
“We needed to anticipate strain and for them to close down area. We fell behind and needed to spend extra power than anticipated to equalise and that helped us. We actually missed some good alternatives.
“It was a tricky match and it will likely be a hard-fought sport between Scotland and Hungary.
“It will likely be a special match in opposition to Germany. We don’t must win however it will likely be a tough match.”
