GREAT SCOTT!

Clarke praises battling spirit as McTominay sends fans wild

STEVE CLARKE last night hailed Scotland’s tenacity after his team twice fought back to win a five-goal thriller against Israel.

The 3-2 victory courtesy of Scott McTominay’s stoppage-time winner enhanced the prospects of claiming a play-off spot to qualify for next year’s World Cup finals in Qatar.

With just three games left to play, the Scots sit second in Group F, four points clear of Israel and Austria, who defeated the Faroe Islands 2-0 last night.

While clearly delighted by his team’s showing, Clarke urged caution ahead of the next qualifier — a trip to face the Faroe