Scotland boss Clarke voices disappointment at supporters booing team post Japan loss

Scotland suffered a 1-0 defeat in their World Cup warm-up match at home, prompting jeers from the crowd towards the players as the game ended.

Clarke shared his thoughts post-match: Yes. I feel let down. To be straightforward.

That appears to be the current trend. It looks like if a match goes against you, the boos follow. You simply manage it, yet it bothers me.

Junyo Ito came off the bench to score for Japan, and Clarke added: Numerous aspects from the encounter stood out positively.

We faced elite level opponents, though we lacked sufficient chances near their goal, an area needing review. This topic arises frequently in discussions, and we continue efforts to improve.

First, consider the calibre of the rivals. They rank among the best, and late on, they introduced even more capable substitutes. I opted differently, giving playing time to those requiring it while safeguarding others.

It boils down to persisting with our approach. The outcome matters. Prior to kick-off, we noted our subpar history in such fixtures.

The showing had solid moments versus strong foes.

No one desires defeat, yet elements in that fixture against such rivals provide optimism for our direction.

We face another challenging outing versus Ivory Coast at Liverpool on Tuesday. Some squad members might question my choices, but I prefer tough preparatory games.

We aim for a favourable outcome to build momentum, although a strong display yielding insights carries value too.

We will assess the players, anticipating around six or seven alterations as further evaluations are planned.