From turgid to thrusting - mixed start for new Scotland
BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English reviews a mixed start to life as Scotland head coach for Sebastien Pocognoli as his side open their Nations League campaign with a goalless draw in Slovenia.
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"'I'm not going to be able to sleep thinking about those chances'"
— Oli McBurnie , Athlete
""two games in one game""
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
Key People
Billy Gilmour is a midfielder who plays for Napoli and the Scotland national team.
Jan Oblak is a Slovenian professional football goalkeeper.
Kieron Bowie is a Scotland striker linked with a move to Cagliari.
Oli McBurnie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Hull City.
Robbie Ure is a Scottish football striker currently playing for IK Sirius and transferring to Sevilla.
Sebastien Pocognoli is a Belgian former professional footballer and the newly appointed head coach of the Scotland men's national team.
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BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English reviews a mixed start to life as Scotland head coach for Sebastien Pocognoli as his side open their Nations League campaign with a goalless draw in Slovenia.
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