Poland 1-2 Scotland: Analysis

Although it’s not the outcome the more ambitious Scotland fans would have hoped for before kick-off, it’s a better ending that looked likely as the 90 minutes elapsed.

Things started strongly when John McGinn’s goal marked the first time the Scots have scored inside three minutes of a game since Kenny Miller did in Austria in 2005.

The Scots held firm against waves of a threatening Polish attack and were denied by the woodwork twice in the first half.

Billy Gilmour crashed a shot off the crossbar before Scott McTominay hit a post just before the break and, with Portugal winning, it would have been a happy changing room at the interval.

However, things took a turn. Kamil Piatkowski's bullet hit the back of the net and the Scots were staring down yet another disappointment. Step up captain Andy Robertson.

Questions would have been asked of Steve Clarke's decision-making had they not sealed the victory but his side proved they can mix it with the big boys.

The one worry is that ominous, potential, pot three position for the World Cup draw, but this side are proving they can pull off big results when needed.

Before then, the Nations League play-off in March will be the next test to see just what this side is all about.