McFadden excited by Scotland options

James McFadden is optimistic about Scotland’s future despite their winless run.

Steve Clarke’s side have lost their opening two Nations League matches to Poland and Portugal – continuing a poor run of form stretching back to before the Euros.

However, McFadden thinks there’s lots to be positive about, and is hopeful about the options at Clarke’s disposal moving forwards.

“We have different types of players who can come on now; before substitutions were like-for-like,” the former Scotland forward told Sportsound.

“We have different options. Tommy Conway looked bright, he certainly understands how to play that role.

“Ben Doak, Lewis Morgan and Ryan Gauld, we know they’ve got speed.

“We’ve got Kieran Tierney to add to that. Lewis Ferguson and Aaron Hickey – if he can get over the horrific run of injuries he’s had – and Nathan Patterson too.

“The players who have came in have vindicated the manager’s decision and there is positivity to take.

“But we do have to start winning games. I’d take an ugly win.”