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Scotland coach Clarke pleased with Doak; threatens not to start him

Paul Vegas
Scotland coach Clarke pleased with Doak; threatens not to start him
Scotland coach Clarke pleased with Doak; threatens not to start himAction Plus
Scotland coach Steve Clarke is delighted with the form of Ben Doak.

However, the Liverpool youngster, on-loan with Middlesbrough, may not start against Nations League opponents Poland.

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Clarke said of potentially letting down fans by benching the teen,  "Yeah, they would be - that's my job.

"He's obviously feeling good about himself but he's in among good people. We'll keep his feet on the ground."

And Clarke added: "He's a big talent for now and a big talent for the future, hopefully, for the country. There's plenty of time for him to develop.

"I haven't named the team. The boys don't know the team yet but I have a fair idea in my head what it'll be."