McFadden expects attacking focus against Bolivia
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Former Scotland striker James McFadden expects Steve Clarke to take an attacking approach during tomorrow's final World Cup warm-up match against Bolivia.
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Clarke's side beat Curacao 4-1 at Hampden last weekend and now have one game on American soil before they take on Haiti in their Group C opener at Boston Stadium on 13 June.
"I think more of a focus on attacking, obviously making sure that you're solid defensively, but hopefully we get to see some of the young players again," McFadden told BBC Scotland.
"Findlay Curtis came on and did really well [against Curacao], scored a goal. Lawrence Shankland as well, so I think we will see more of an attack-minded focus on the game because we have to go and drive it that way."
McFadden isn't necessarily expecting Clarke to start a full-strength team against Haiti, but he believes some players who missed out against Curacao will return to the fold.
"Certainly you're looking at John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Lewis Ferguson - the guys that missed out - to get some game time," he said.
"I know it's been a long season for them but I would expect to see them.
"I think that he's certainly got a few things to think about, Steve Clarke, in terms of his team selection but I do think we're in a good place."
And after Scotland captain Andy Robertson's move to Spurs was confirmed, McFadden reckons sealing his move before the World Cup gets under way is a positive.
"I'm a bit surprised that he's gone to Spurs with the season they've had, but it allows him to focus on the World Cup," McFadden said.
"Not that he would be distracted anyway, he's a professional, but it means that he can settle, knowing where he's going to be next season."