Breaking: Steve Clarke PRESS CONFERENCE ahead of Portugal Nations League Showdown

Steve Clarke full press conference ahead of Scotland v Portugal. Clarke spoke to the media this afternoon as Scotland get set to host Portugal at Hampden on Tuesday night.

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Key Quotes From Steve Clarke's Scotland v Portugal Press Conference:

"We have to believe in what we're doing. And when I look at the players on the pitch, then I believe in what we're doing."

"The players understand where we are in the process. They understand what they have to do to get results."

"The crowd also have to believe in their team and their players, and I don't see any reason why they shouldn't believe in this group of players."

"This group of players have been to two major tournaments. They've got promotion to this top level of the Nations League, so I don't understand why people would be doubting this group of players."

"We can compete. We showed that in Lisbon, and with the backing of the home support here, hopefully, we can find another level that gets us a positive result."

"It's very difficult to get the balance right between throwing players into an international game when maybe they haven't felt that level."

"Andy Robertson, with 77 caps, was absolutely outstanding the other night. He plays like a captain. He's a leader."

"We're already starting to grow the next generation of players. As well as trying to be good now, we're also trying to leave a little group of players ready to carry on."

"We don't want to go 20 years without success after this group of players stop. We all want to be involved in major tournaments."

"We want Ben to be a talent for the next 15 years, not for the next 15 months."

Steve Clarke Press Conference Highlights:

00:00 Why was Connor Barron called up for Scotland v Portugal?
01:15 How hard is it to pick up the players after Croatia 2-1 Scotland?
03:10 How big a roll will playing at home at Hampden Park be?
04:25 How confident are you that Scotland can get a result against Portugal?
05:30 Will Scotland be more attacking playing at home against Portugal?
06:54 How long will you be Scotland manager?
08:03 How much motivation do you have to continue as Scotland manager?
08:49 Do you have a strong Scotland squad going into the game?
10:23 Is Ben Doak ready to play against Portugal?
11:44 How important is the balance between experienced and new players?
14:06 Is there too much pressure and hype on Ben Doak to play for Scotland?

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