"A penny for the thoughts of Christian Eriksen. Denmark could justify leaving the 33-year-old out of their squad for the meetings with Scotland and Greece on the basis he remains unemployed. Yet as Denmark huffed, puffed and failed to unpick a magnificently drilled Scotland defence, the issue of what Eriksen could have contributed was such an obvious one. Denmark in this form will not play at next summer's World Cup."
"Clarke sprung a surprise with the deployment of two strikers, Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes, from the outset. Dykes is a ferocious looking character these days; the Danish defence would be grateful to meet him on a football pitch as opposed to in a dark alley. Equally striking was the sight of John McGinn, who has typically operated on the left or centre of midfield for his country, on the right. Scotland had been sloppy in possession before McGinn missed a wonderful chance to give his team the lead. Lewis Ferguson's deep corner evaded everyone, with the Aston Villa midfielder left in total isolation at the back post. McGinn seemed surprised by his opportunity and scuffed his shot wide."
Denmark failed to break down a well-drilled Scotland defence in Copenhagen, allowing Scotland to earn a point. Christian Eriksen remained absent and unemployed, raising questions about what he might have added. Steve Clarke started with two strikers, Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes, and deployed John McGinn on the right. Scotland created chances but lacked composure, with McGinn missing a clear opportunity. Denmark enjoyed plentiful first-half possession but rarely troubled goalkeeper Angus Gunn. Greece recorded a comfortable victory over Belarus. Scotland received warm applause, while Denmark were booed amid growing concern over qualification prospects.
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