Ian Wright says Arsenal star Kieran Tierney should be moved into a wing-back role for Scotland – and Steve Clarke should go for two up top.
Clarke has opted for the 3-5-2 when starting matches but has switched to 4-2-3-1 in both draws with Austria and Israel. Only one striker has been started though, first Lyndon Dykes against Austria and then Che Adams against Israel, Ryan Christie and John McGinn playing in attacking roles alongside the respective forward, with Arsenal man Tierney playing at centre-back in both formations.
While the Arsenal ace has performed well in these systems, former Gunners striker Wright believes he needs to be played in his natural left-back role, with Adams and Dykes suggested as a front two.
Wright said (ITV):“I like to see Kieran Tierney, you talk about Scotland needing a bit more quality (going forward), and we have seen him all season for Arsenal. Maybe set him free a little bit. He’s playing in a three, I know he’s trying to keep it solid.
“But I would play him as a wing-back. And get that ball in there. And I would play two upfront. Dykes and Adam. Get the ball in there and get support around them.”
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