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Scotland's Clarke Faces Welcome Selection Headaches After 4-0 Win

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Steve Clarke called his selection dilemmas 'fantastic problems' following Scotland's convincing 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up match. The manager's decision to start two strikers paid off immediately, with Lawrence Shankland opening the scoring before Che Adams netted twice and Scott McTominay added another. Scotland delivered a strong performance in challenging conditions in Harrison, New Jersey.

Clarke praised his squad's adaptability in the stifling heat, noting they handled the difficult weather better than expected after training in Florida. The clean sheet marked a welcome return to defensive solidity for Scotland, while the attacking play created numerous chances. Adams and Shankland's partnership upfront gives Clarke genuine options ahead of the Haiti opener in Boston.

However, Clarke remained cautious about reading too much into the impressive result. He reminded players and fans that Scotland also entered Euro 2024 with confidence before their disappointing campaign in Germany. The manager emphasized that while back-to-back 4-0 wins are encouraging, the real test begins when the World Cup tournament kicks off.

Scotland's preparation appears on track despite not getting ideal weather conditions during their Florida camp. Clarke believes his squad is ready for the challenges ahead, starting with Haiti before matches against Brazil and Morocco in Group A.