Scotland: ‘Craig Gordon still our best goalkeeper’ – Craig Levein

Former Scotland manager Craig Levein believes that Hearts’ Craig Gordon is still Scotland’s best goalkeeper.

The 41-year-old has 75 caps for the national team but was left out of Steve Clarke’s squad for Euro 2024.

“Craig Gordon is the best goalkeeper Scotland have,” Levein told BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound.

“He still wants to be in Scotland squads. I spoke to him not long ago – that was the impression I got.”

Gordon made his last international appearance in a friendly match against Finland in June, coming on as substitute and conceding two goals in a 2-2 draw in what was expected to be his Scotland swansong.

However, with current number one Angus Gunn shipping 10 goals in the last four matches, including three in Thursday’s opening Nations League defeat by Poland, the current St Johnstone manager has suggested a change.

“It would calm everybody down – that’s what I’d say,” added Levein.

“He’s 42 in December. This is where we’re at. He is our best goalkeeper.”