How the Scotland players rated after heavy defeat in Russia

Marks out of ten for every Scotland player after Steve Clarke's men lost 4-0 in their European Championships qualifier with Russia.

Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.

John McGinn battles for possession during the 4-0 loss in Russia.placeholder image
John McGinn battles for possession during the 4-0 loss in Russia.
Beaten four times though couldn't really do anything to stop them. Didn't have too much to do otherwise.placeholder image
Beaten four times though couldn't really do anything to stop them. Didn't have too much to do otherwise.
Showed a bit of quickness on the right side of defence. Was a little narrow at times but that seemed to be the tactical plan.placeholder image
Showed a bit of quickness on the right side of defence. Was a little narrow at times but that seemed to be the tactical plan.
Defended well in the first half but caught ball watching for the third goal. Barely got forward all match.placeholder image
Defended well in the first half but caught ball watching for the third goal. Barely got forward all match.
Victimised by Dzyuba for two of the goals and didn't cover himself in glory at the fourth either.placeholder image
Victimised by Dzyuba for two of the goals and didn't cover himself in glory at the fourth either.
A surprise selection given his recent form for Aberdeen. Wasn't playing too badly until the walls caved in.placeholder image
A surprise selection given his recent form for Aberdeen. Wasn't playing too badly until the walls caved in.
Scotland's best player on the night. He was confident and composed in possession.placeholder image
Scotland's best player on the night. He was confident and composed in possession.
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