How the Scotland players rated during the 4-0 loss to Belgium
By Joel Sked
Published 9th Sep 2019, 22:02 GMT
Updated 9th Sep 2019, 23:02 GMT
Marks out of ten for every Scotland player involved in the meek loss at Hampden Park.
Belgium didn't have to get out of third gear to ease past Steve Clarke's men. Defensively, it was a collectively abject display. Fans watching at the ground or at home were at least able to watch Kevin De Bruyne.
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Excellent fingertip save to deny Dries Mertens when Scotland were already 3-0 down. But was left with a largely thankless task behind a porous back four.
Another evening of struggle in Scotland shirt. Hesitated in the build up to the first goal when him and Mertens went for a loose ball. Should have fouled the Belgian high up the pitch. Topped off when he was booked for diving
It is a lot to ask of the 33-year-old to mark Romelu Lukaku. However, failed at the bread and butter of defending, beaten in the air easily by Toby Alderweireld for the third goal.
Going from playing week in, week out for Marcelo Bielsa with Leeds United to Steve Clarke and Scotland is quite a shock. Across two matches it has shown for the 28-year-old. Hung a lazy leg in a half-hearted attempt at trying to block the fourth goal.
Was unsure of himself and seemed nervous to begin. His attempt at blocking the cross for the second goal was awful. Seemed to be re-energised after the break and was much more positive. Confident and driving the team forward.
Not the first player youd have on your list to play in front of Stephen ODonnell against a side such as Belgium. Didnt influence the game either way. Did try to take on responsibility on being vocal and organising.
