After recently progressing from their Nations League group, things seemed to be on the up for Scotland.
However, those illusions were shattered last week.
The 3-0 defeat in Kazakhstan was embarrassing, as was only recording a 2-0 win away at San Marino. After all, they are the lowest ranked country in world football.
One man who could help turn the tide though, is Rangers’, Ryan Jack.
For the most part, he’s been excellent this season.
After overcoming a few injury problems, he’s become a mainstay of the midfield under Steven Gerrard.
The 27-year-old £765k-rated star thrives on the big occasion, too. He was an
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He adds assuredness and security to his team’s midfield. There’s no reason he can’t replicate that at international level.
Jack is in the prime of his career right now but only has two Scotland caps.
Going forward, it’s time for that to change.
After two poor performances, Alex McLeish simply has to look elsewhere and the ex-Dons skipper is one player who should come in.
Cyprus and number one team in the world, Belgium, are next up in June.
With qualification hopes already in trouble, the onus is on Scotland to improve drastically and the Rangers no.8 could and should play a part in that.
