World media reacts as Scotland take Poland to 'heaven and hell' while knockout blows keep landing on Steve Clarke

One win in 13 and with our most winnable Nations League game yielding no points.

It's hard to be positive about Scotland's "evolution" following disaster at the Euros. Steve Clarke picked three uncapped players, but there was little fresh about the starting lineup against Poland at Hampden. Going in 2-0 down at the break was evidence that the same old wasn't cutting it, although a second half fight back to draw level was encouraging.

Ben Doak's introduction provided a spark that would have been useful from the start and Ryan Gauld finally got a run out in a dark blue shirt. But the familiar gut punch was on the way as a 97th minute penalty undid all that good second half work and it feels like a case of back to the drawing board. World Cup qualification is the priority, but Nations League results will help determine which pot we end up in and that's a concern.

It was a far happier night for the visitors and Record Sport looks at how the world' media saw the game.

In Poland, the fighting spirit and never say die attitude from both teams was the theme, and Poland's resilience and character were what saw them win out in the end. Fakt saw their team go from 'hell to heaven' according to ine headline.

"The Scots believed that after the unsuccessful Euro 2024 they would be able to rebuild on their own pitch. They fought until the end, but that evening in Glasgow they met an opponent who did not intend to give up. The White and Reds fought until the end and finally they did it! We defeated a difficult opponent 3:2 away! - The important thing is that we showed character - Michał Probierz rejoiced after this victory!"

A first Polish win on Scottish soil was the focus in Super Express. That and this win being significant between