Scotland player ratings as Stuart Armstrong gets star billing for decisive double against Armenia

It started badly, but a red card and Stuart Armstrong's intervention got Scotland back on track against Armenia.

Steve Clarke' s men ran out 4-1 winners against nine men in yerevan, but not before an early Nations League scare.

The back three of Scott McTominay, Grant Hanley and Jack Hendry were all at sea as the hosts took a shock lead, and they looked uncomfortable for the next half-an-hour, even after Armstrong restored parity.

It took Arman Hovhannisyan's sending off and Armstrong's second right on half-time before the Tartan Army could breathe easier, but the lack of solidity at the back will be concern.

The midfield didn't exactly bring their A-game, but took control after the break as John McGinn and Che Adams made the game safe.

Here's how the visitors rated out of ten.

CRAIG GORDON

Won 70th cap and nerves must have been shorn behind abomination of a defensive show in first half. Good save from Barseghyan and no chance with goal. 6

SCOTT McTOMINAY

Deployed in back three but lacks defensive nous. Started some decent attacks breaking out but positionally suspect at opener and struggled with backline basics. 5

GRANT HANLEY

Shocking start as passed straight out the park then badly outmuscled by Barseghyan for the opener. Confidence looks shattered and too easily dragged out of position. Subbed late on. 4

JACK HENDRY

Set up equaliser with ball into Adams then last ditch intervention to deny Barseghyan. But sloppy on ball and far too often on a different wavelength in a disjointed backline. 4

NATHAN PATTERSON

Covered plenty of ground on the right. Miscued big chance then clattered by Hovhannisyan at red card. Brilliant cushioned assist for McGinn goal before being subbed. 6

CALLUM McGREGOR

Uncharacteristical