5 things we learned from Scotland’s friendly defeat to Portugal

5 things we learned from Scotland’s friendly defeat to Portugal

Scotland ended a difficult week with a 3-1 defeat to Portugal in their low-key friendly at Hampden Park.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at five things we learned from the friendly.

Alex McLeish remains defiant

Alex McLeish has only won twice in his second spell as Scotland boss
Alex McLeish has only won twice in his second spell as Scotland boss (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland need to cut out the mistakes

Eder was allowed space to head home
Eder was allowed space to head home (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland looked more comfortable with a flat back four

Andy Robertson was restored to left-back
Andy Robertson was restored to left-back (Jane Barlow/PA)

Gary Mackay-Steven can use his tricks on the international stage

Steven Naismith netted after good skill from Gary Mackay-Steven
Steven Naismith netted after good skill from Gary Mackay-Steven (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland need Stuart Armstrong to start playing more regularly

Stuart Armstrong has struggled for action with Southampton
Stuart Armstrong has struggled for action with Southampton (Jane Barlow/PA)

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