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There\u2019s been clear signs of Scotland in decline for many months. <\/p>\n
The insipid nature of Friday in Munich – the singular lack of aggression, nous and big-game mentality from their biggest names – was shocking, but Scotland have been on the slide since last September.<\/p>\n
McGregor is convinced they can put the wheels back on the bike for Switzerland in Cologne on Wednesday, but seeing is believing. And not a lot has been seen from Scotland in a worryingly long time.<\/p>\n
He said he was still a bit raw about Friday. \u201cThe only people who can fix this is us, so we have to find a solution.\u201d <\/p>\n
After so many sub-standard recent performances, culminating in a game in Munich where they didn\u2019t win a corner or record an attempt of their own on goal, the thought of finding solutions before Wednesday is an exercise rooted in blind hope.<\/p>\n
Clarke has a goalkeeper in Angus Gunn whose confidence looks shot. A right-wing back in Anthony Ralston who looked haunted in Munich. <\/p>\n
A first-choice centre-back in Ryan Porteous who stupidly got himself sent-off and will be banned. <\/p>\n
A midfield full of names who were utterly out-played. And an attacking game that looks as blunt as can be.<\/p>\n
He has a lot of things to solve and very little time in which to solve them. \u201cKeep the faith,\u201d he said on Friday, more in hope than expectation, you felt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n