The 4 burning Scotland questions answered by the Jury from Cristiano Ronaldo panic to Ben Doak hype train

KEITH JACKSON: While a win would be most welcome it should not be a non-negotiable where Clarke’s position is concerned. Yes, the results are stacking up against the manager but, even so, improvements are being made. Throwing the baby out with the bathwater will achieve nothing.

ANDY NEWPORT: One win in 15 is clearly alarm bell territory for the manager but you can’t ignore the nuances of the last few months. Performances are trending in the right direction against top-class opposition and the nightmare injury list should ease. With that in mind, Clarke deserves time.

SCOTT BURNS: No. It would be unfair on any Scotland manager to demand he beat a team of Portugal’s calibre, irrespective of current form. Of course, Clarke is under pressure. But in three Nations League games against the big boys, we’ve played well and lost narrowly. That’s the harsh realities of the top tier. He needs to find a victory from somewhere but there are positive signs.

KEITH:Che Adams will probably take over from Lyndon Dykes in attack. But, so long as the rest are unscathed, it should be a case of same again.

ANDY: With 10 squad regulars out injured there’s not much scope for tinkering. It’s perhaps a toss up between Adams and Dykes for the No9 jersey but I’d have no major concerns if he sent out the same Zagreb XI.

SCOTT: I’d have no complaints with the same starting XI from Zagreb although I’d probably prefer to see in-form Serie A striker Che Adams get the nod over Lyndon Dykes up front, especially after his late cameo against the Croats.

KEITH: Jurgen Klopp was grooming the teenager as Liverpool’s long term Mo Salah successor and, in his first Scotland start, he had Josko Gvardiol on toast. So, as much as calm heads are required, it’s