John McGinn double saves Scotland’s blushes against North Macedonia

A special occasion for Andy Robertson saw Scotland flirt with embarrassment. Collection of his 102nd cap moves Robertson level with Kenny Dalglish in the all-time Scottish list. By Monday night, Robertson will be a record holder. This was, however, John McGinn’s night. A double from McGinn, the second a penalty, spared Scottish blushes against a North Macedonia team who threatened to gatecrash Robertson’s celebration.

This proved an almighty struggle for Scotland. Questions – and plenty of them – surround whether or not Sébastien Pocognoli can build on the excellent work of his predecessor Steve Clarke. For now, Scotland are a tough watch. Pocognoli looks tactically inflexible and this is not the new dawn many predicted. Pocognoli must be careful not to deliver a lesson in being careful what you wish for.