Here’s how our man Scott Burns rated the players in Faro.
ZANDER CLARK 7
The Hearts keeper won his fourth cap. Had a relatively quiet night. Forced into his first save in first half stoppage time. Didn’t do anything wrong.
ROSS McCRORIE 7
Came into the right-back slot on his Scotland debut. Always looked to get forward and showed he can fill the void left by Hickey and Patterson.
GRANT HANLEY 4
The big defender missed the last internationals. Was straight in. Had more to do in the opposition box than in his own.
RYAN PORTEOUS 7
Went close with a close range effort that was blocked at close range. Never really looked troubled defensively. Always looked to take the ball and start the attacks.
ANDY ROBERTSON 7
The captain played more as left-winger than left back. Charged forward at every opportunity. Involved in the opening goal and a constant threat to Gibraltar.
BILLY GILMOUR 6
The Brighton midfielder. Kept things ticking over in the midfield. Gibraltar didn’t give him much room but you can see him being a big player at Euro 2024.
JOHN MCGINN 6
The Aston Villa midfielder had a quieter afternoon than normal. Took the armband after Robertson went off. Then produced some magic for Che Adams’ goal.
KENNY McLEAN 6
The midfielder is desperate to make sure of his place at Euro 2024 after the heartbreak of his injury that cost him a place at the last Euros.
RYAN CHRISTIE 7
The Bournemouth attacker volleyed over and forced the first save of the first half. He then got the opener just before the hour. A creative spark,
LAWRENCE SHANKLAND 6
Scotland’s player of the year is still waiting for that goal-scoring touch to come back at national level. Certainly wasn’t down to a lack of effort.
JAMES FORREST 7
He made his first Scotland appearance since Euro 2020. Missed a good first half effort. Look lively and showed he still has plenty to offer.
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LIAM COOPER (Hanley 46) 3
Forced the keeper into a decent second half before he hobbled off injured.
SCOTT McKENNA (Cooper 77) 1
The big defender came on to see out the game.
KIERAN TIERNEY (Robertson 66) 2
Wasn’t really troubled.
CHE ADAMS (Forrest 66) 4
Fresh from helping Southampton back to the Premier League. Scored a superb volley.
RYAN JACK (Gilmour 73) 2
A long overdue return for the frozen out former Rangers midfielder.
CALLUM McGREGOR (McLean 73) 2
The Celtic playmaker came on to come some late minutes.