Scotland: Ben Doak made ‘immediate impact’ – Willie Miller

Former Scotland centre-half Willie Miller has praised Ben Doak for making an “immediate impact” on his international debut.

The 18-year-old Liverpool winger, who is currently on loan to Middlesbrough, came on as a substitute during Thursday’s 3-2 Nations League defeat by Poland.

“Everybody got a lift, including the players,” Miller told BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound.

“Doak’s impact was immediate. It’s great to see someone with that pace, directness and skill.”

The former Celtic youth was included in Steve Clarke’s provisional squad for Euro 2024 but was forced to withdraw due to injury.

“He needs more time,” Miller added. “The manager now has a responsibility to give him the opportunity when he’s that young.

“On the evidence of his cameo appearance as a substitute, he’s going to be big player in that position going forward and he might get a start against Portugal on Sunday.”