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Group C Pot 4 3-5-2 Europe
#43
FIFA Rank
0
€211M squad value
0 Clarke developed Scotland's 3-5-2 into one of the most aggressive pressing systems in European qualifying.
Tactical Identity
Expected Formation
3-5-2
Ang
Angus Gunn Hic
Hickey Rob
Robertson Ral
Ralston Gil
Gilmour McG
McGinn McL
McLean Fer
Ferguson Chr
Christie Gan
Gannon-Doak Ada
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Press Height
High
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Press Intensity
High
→
Build-up Pattern
aggressive wing-back overloads
Key Players
Strengths & Weaknesses
+ Strengths
● Aggressive pressing system is well-drilled
● Wing-back quality provides attacking width
● Team spirit and unity
− Vulnerabilities
● Individual quality against top attackers
● Wing-backs exposed when caught high
● Limited creative midfield
Recent Form (last 4 years)
40% Win Rate
35 matches
14
Wins
6
Draws
15
Losses
World Cup History
8
Participations
#34
All-Time Rank
Tournament Record
All-Time Record
Played 23
Won 4
Drawn 7
Lost 12
Goals For 25
Goals Ag. 41
Goal Difference -16
Manager
SC
Steve Clarke
Scottish
Aggressive wing-back system with high pressing
Full Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Match Schedule
Squad depth: limited Archetype: structured press Europe
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