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Scotland striker George Hirst told BBC Scotland: "To get that first goal is massive for me, but it was a great team performance and very professional.

"It was very disappointing on Friday night, we had to look at ourselves, but the good thing in football is you always have another opportunity and today we had that chance to put things right.

"They made it difficult for us, it was a dry pitch, there were millions of excuses we could've thrown out there, but we played with the right mentality.

"It makes my running a little easier, sharing the workload with Che [Adams]. If that's something to come moving forward then I'm not going to complain."

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Scotland and Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller told BBC Scotland: "It's a good night's work, a proud moment to make my first start and to pop up with an assist is always nice.

"It's always easier when you get that early goal, it calmed everyone down and we played some nice stuff out there.

"I thought we came here tonight and our application was second to none."

On what's next, he added: "I've got a couple of weeks off to come, then it's back to it."

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Scotland hat-trick hero Che Adams told BBC Scotland: "I'm happy to get on the scoresheet and help the team.

"It's nice to score for Scotland, it's not happened much since I've been here.

"We knew it'd be difficult, the conditions weren't great, but we were very professional and our mentality was spot on.

"It was important to sign off this year with the win. We're happy we put things right from the Iceland game."

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Scotland head coach Steve Clarke told BBC Scotland: "I know my players, I trust my players, we've had a couple of disappointments, but they've always shown resilience to come back and do what they can do.

"It'll have no bearing on what's going to happen later in the year, but it's nice to finish this camp with a nice win.

"It's not really a feel-good factor because it's still a disappointing camp. We didn't play as we can play at Hampden, so I'm certainly going to carry that on.

"There was hurt and anger in the dressing room and hopefully we can harness that and take that into the autumn games.

"This Scotland team have shown how competitive they can be against [Nations League finalists] Spain and Portugal. We can compete."

On Che Adams' hat-trick: "I'm really pleased for Che. We know what he can bring. Strikers need goals, it's been a little while since he got one. I knew he was desperate to score.

"He got an early one which releases the tension a little bit. I left him on because I knew he'd be desperate for that hat-trick.

"He gets an assist for George [Hirst] too which is big, we play two strikers and they both score which is nice.

"It's not the first time I've [played two up top], its something we've used before."

Clarke also revealed Monday's match was John Carver's last as Scotland assistant coach.

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With the mood around the national team a bit edgy, this game had the feel of a no-win situation for Steve Clarke and his players.

Of course they had to win, but they needed a few more positives to come out of it than just that.

Clarke will be pleased to have got a few. Firstly, Che Adams scoring a treble was a big boost given no Scotland striker had scored for the national side in a year.

George Hirst also grabbed an instinctive first international goal, capping a decent two games for the Ipswich striker on his first couple of starts.

There was also the performance of 18-year-old Lennon Miller, who although the level of opponent was weaker than the Scottish Premiership sides he faces every week, impressed.

He was crucial in Adams' second goal, with his pressure and then , teeing the striker up to give Scotland breathing space.

There were other flashes from him, too. Whether it was a couple of piercing es into forward players, or one-two combinations out wide to get Scotland moving forward, he was in the thick of the action.

There were also debuts for Andy Irving, Josh Doig, Connor Barron and Kieron Bowie.

Clarke said these games would have no bearing on how they start the World Cup qualifiers, but the Scotland boss will be grateful to be heading for the holidays on a brighter note.

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As season's go, Kathleen McGovern has had a good one.

Thirty-one goals in Hibernian's SWPL-title-winning campaign earned her a much-deserved first Scotland call-up for the final two Nations League games.

She may have missed the initial phone call, twice, but that didn't detract head coach Melissa Andreatta from starting the 22-year-old at Hampden in her first game in charge.

Following an "exciting" first week in camp, McGovern, ended it with a "dream" debut at the national stadium.

"I was really taken back," the forward told Hibs' club media. "I didn't even expect to really play.

"I didn't believe it when people were telling me that it looked like I was going to start. The team came out and I felt my jaw hit the floor a bit. I was like, this is reality, I'm starting at Hampden.

"I just had to try and control my emotions. I was excited and I couldn't even get to sleep. I just couldn't wait for the game to come, knowing that my family were there at the game, and to start at the national stadium. It's been a dream of mine since I was young.

"To make my debut at Hampden was special, because it was in front of the fans, and I was trying to give a good of myself to show why I deserved to be there. It was just amazing."

If that wasn't good enough, the striker started again four days later in Tilburg and netted her first Scotland goal on just her second appearance.

"I actually still don't think I had processed my debut," she added.

"I knew the second game was going to be a lot harder as the chances would come few and far between. I just tried to get myself in the right areas.

"I just peeling off the defender, just trying to get in front of her and obviously Emma [Lawton] played in a great . I just knew that I had to get on it.

"It felt silent in the stadium because it was all Netherlands fans. There was no noise at all. Then I looked at the lineswoman and obviously saw that her flag was down. I thought, 'Wow, I've just scored.'

"That was really nice, just to celebrate with the girls on the pitch. To walk away with the draw, when we actually could have won the game, was just excellent. It showed how far we had come in the camp.

"To score my first goal. It really topped off a great season at club and national team level, as well. I was just grateful for the opportunity. I learned a lot and hopefully it was the first of many."

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Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson stressed there was no need to panic after Friday's defeat by Iceland - but he its they need a win in Liechtenstein to restore some confidence.

Steve Clarke's men travel to Vaduz on the back of a 3-1 Hampden loss, which left them with only one win in their last nine home matches.

Fans are now looking for some encouragement ahead of the World Cup qualifying campaign in the autumn, with Scotland up against Denmark, Greece and Belarus.

There are only three professionals in Liechtenstein's squad and they are ranked 205th in the world, plus they were on the end of San Marino's first win for 20 years in November.

But Scotland laboured to a 1-0 win on their previous trip to Vaduz and Ferguson stressed a big performance is needed on Monday night.

"We need to win our next game," the Bologna midfielder said. "We need to go and put on a performance, a good performance and a winning performance.

"That's the only thing that breeds confidence, winning games, so we need to get back to that.

"There shouldn't be any panic. We've got a really strong squad, good players, good quality, loads of experience in the team, so there should be no panic.

"But we do need to get back to winning ways and get back to performing at the levels we've set ourselves."

Jonathan Sutherland
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There is a sleepy, summer vibe in Liechtenstein this morning. The sun is shining in this curious corner of the Alps, nestled between Switzerland and Austria.

Today is Pfingstmontag or Whit Monday, a public holiday in these Germanic speaking parts. It marks the second day of Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples.

But for Scotland a day of overtime lies ahead as they seek redemption from recent purgatory.

Given the quick turnaround from Friday, the flatness of the dismal Hampden defeat by Iceland has not dissipated.

Liechtenstein are the sixth worst side in the Fifa rankings, without a competitive win in five years and they failed to even touch the ball in the Welsh penalty area in their 3-0 loss in Cardiff on Friday. But none of that does much to salve the sense of foreboding given Scotland have struggled here before.

Fourteen years ago they had to huff and puff to a 1-0 win in Vaduz. That result came after Liechtenstein had stunned Hampden by taking the lead before Scotland roused themselves to a 2-1 win thanks to a Stephen McManus header in the depths of injury time.

Scotland may have recently duelled it out irably with eventual Nations League winners Portugal, but against the supposed lesser lights there is a well documented history of toil.

Iran and Peru both in 1978, Costa Rica in 1990 all leap to mind. Even last summer Scotland laboured to a 2-0 victory over Gibraltar.

A similar score line would suffice today from this depleted Scotland squad. But there is a trepidation when the Scots face the banana skins of world football.

There is no doubt players are running on fumes. Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay are out and the squad is down to the bare bones.

There are mitigating factors for Scotland. The freakish goalkeeping situation means it is likely Ross Doohan will be given the gloves. If reports are to be believed he is to be Celtic's third-choice keeper next season. That speaks volumes as to the seriousness of the situation between the sticks, which national coach Steve Clarke has recently spoke of.

The manager remains an ironclad bastion of calm, at least on the surface. Monday evening has no bearing on World Cup qualifying, he says. However, he knows - everyone knows - that anything less than a Scotland win over Liechtenstein will be considered a footballing disaster.

End of season and public holiday it may be, but Scotland have work to do after the boos that rang out at full-time on Friday.

Free agent goalkeeper Ross Doohan, 27, cut short his holiday to up with the Scotland squad for Monday's friendly with Liechtenstein. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Liechtenstein head coach Konrad Funfstuck wishes he "had those kind of problems" as he laughed off Scotland's goalkeeping crisis. (Sun), external

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The location for Scotland's friendly against Liechtenstein on Monday could hardly be more tranquil.

The Rheinstadion in Vaduz is nestled in the Alps, surrounded by mountains and on the edge of the meandering river Rhine.

It has been far from a calming weekend for Steve Clarke, though.

Amid all the noise after the humbling by Iceland, perhaps the biggest thing on the Scotland boss' mind is who will play in goal?

He says he has made his mind up, but obviously would not reveal the chosen one.

Clarke gave a stout defence of Cieran Slicker after his unfortunate debut during his press conference.

"Cieran is a good goalkeeper," Clarke said of the 22-year-old Ipswich player.

"He trains well, works well in the camp. He's had an unfortunate night and he'll bounce back from it.

"He knows he needs to play more games regularly but he's got a big future in front of him."

Is that the backing Slicker needs before being put back in?

Or will Clarke go for Ross Doohan, who played 18 times for Aberdeen this season and so is more battle-ready? Doohan, Clarke revelaed, cut short a family holiday to link up the with the national side.

Handing a debut to 18-year-old Callan McKenna would be a bolt from the blue given everything Clarke has said about throwing in young goalkeepers in the last few days.

One thing is for sure, all eyes will fall to the man between the sticks when the team news drops.

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Billy Gilmour is convinced "the right Scotland will be back" as Steve Clarke's side aim to respond to Friday's woeful defeat to Iceland in Lichtenstein on Monday.

The Napoli midfielder says he has experienced an "incredible" campaign in club football, winning the Serie A title in his first season in Italy.

But Friday's abject 3-1 loss served as a reality check for the 23-year-old after a period of partying in Naples.

"We can only blame ourselves, it was all on us." the former Chelsea and Brighton man told BBC Scotland.

"It's something we need to get back to doing, being tough to beat at home and away. As a collective, we weren't at it and we weren't good enough.

"We get that the June camps are sometimes a bit difficult, but it's no excuse. We have to be at it, especially against teams like Iceland."

Meanwhile, head coach Clarke says his are "fortunate" to have the chance to rectify Friday's performance so quickly when they face Lichtenstein - live on the BBC - on Monday (17:00 BST).

"You have to recover, football's never smooth," the former Kilmarnock boss told BBC Scotland. "We're fortunate we have a game to put things right."

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Head coach Steve Clarke has been speaking to BBC Sport before Scotland travel to face Lichtenstein on Monday.

Here are the key lines:

• On reacting to Friday's woeful defeat to Iceland, Clarke says: "You have to recover, football's never smooth. We're fortunate we have a game to put things right."

• Clarke says young goalkeeper Cieran Slicker is "obviously disappointed" with his disastrous debut, but the Scotland boss says it is "better not to concentrate too much" on the 22-year-old's errors.

• On incoming keeper Ross Doohan, Clarke adds: "It's nice we've got Ross in. He's had good experiences at different clubs. Hopefully he comes in and does really well."

• On the past year, Clarke says people "shouldn't lose sight" of the fact Scotland were going to a major tournament 12 months ago.

• On the Nations League campaign, which ended in League A relegation, he adds: "The campaign was good. Even the games we lost, the team was good. You could see we were building."

• On how he deals with disappointment, Clarke says he is "measured in his approach to football and life" and criticism "doesn't bother" him too much.

Nick Mheat
BBC Sport Scotland

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Free agent Ross Doohan has been handed a first Scotland call-up to aid Steve Clarke's goalkeeper injury crisis.

The recently-departed Aberdeen keeper is also ed by Bournemouth teenager Callan McKenna in the squad travelling for Monday's friendly with Lichtenstein.

The Celtic youth product, who is now a free agent, has been linked with a return to the Parkhead side after playing 18 times for the Dons last term.

Clarke is without squad regulars Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly and Zander Clark, as well as Robby McCrorie and Angus Gunn, who limped off in the opening stages of Friday's abject 3-1 defeat to Iceland.

That meant an unexpected debut off the bench for young Cieran Slicker, who endured a nightmare first cap.

Doohan offers Scotland more experience, having played over 180 first-team games in comparison to Slicker's tally of just seven, but what else does he bring?

When confirming his Aberdeen departure last month, the Pittodrie club said Doohan "never let anyone down" during his time deputising in the absence of Dimitar Mitov last term.

An injury-time penalty save from Jorge Grant was his highlight, ensuring the Dons earned a goalless draw with Hearts back in January amid a woeful run of form.

That game was one of fifteen Doohan played in last season's Scottish Premiership. Across those matches he conceded 27 league goals, an average of 1.86 per game.

The former Celtic keeper's save percentage of 56% was the t second worst in the division.

Nevertheless, Clarke will be relieved he has the option of a more experienced pair of hands to call on for a game he badly needs a positive result in.

Igor Tudor, who has become permanent Juventus head coach after being interim boss, has targeted two wing-backs for his 3-5-2 formation - Dan Ndoye from Bologna and Josh Doig from Sassuolo, who value the 23-year-old Scot at £12.6m. (Sport Mediaset via UltimateJuve), external

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