Scotland's Euro 2024 Squad Faces Nervous Strain Ahead of Friendly Matches

Steve Clarke talked about how players feeling nervous before Scotland's games at Euro 2024 could affect how they play in friendly matches. He knows his team needs to score more goals. Clarke picked 28 players for the Germany game, but had to remove Lyndon Dykes due to injury and Ben Doak also got injured. Tommy Conway was called up to replace Doak for the match against Finland. Clarke will have to cut one more player before flying to Munich. Players may feel anxious until they are on the plane to Germany for the Euros. Clarke wants a strong lineup against Finland. He finds it tricky to finalize the squad before the deadline set by UEFA. Clarke will talk to the players who won't be in the final squad before the Friday game. Tommy Conway joined Scotland's Euro 2024 squad after Ben Doak got injured. Conway was promoted from the under-21s after Doak couldn't recover from a knee injury. Conway scored 12 goals for Bristol City last season. He was called up due to injuries to Doak and Lyndon Dykes. Conway impressed in a match against Turkey for the under-21s. Clarke hinted at Conway joining the senior squad for Euro 2024. Clarke is considering adding another forward after Dykes' injury. Conway scored a goal in the under-21s' match in Turkey. Clarke admitted Conway was being considered for a late call-up after Scotland missed chances in a match against Gibraltar. Clarke is still deciding whether to add another forward after Dykes' injury. Conway scored in the under-21s' match in Turkey. Clarke praised Conway's goal. He has 27 players in the squad but needs to cut it to 26. Doak was not in the match day squad due to his knee injury. Clarke wants his team to score more goals to release tension. Liam Cooper got a knock but is expected to recover quickly.