article_snippet: It’s one of the best clubs in the world, if not the best.
article_snippet: We have good players in midfield.
article_snippet: The intensity of training has taken the Scotland boss by surprise, adding to the difficult decisions which lie in wait.
article_snippet: n’t sure if we could push the players to do this.
article_snippet: we couldn’t believe the intensity of the training - it’s amazing because some of four things to do have already played 40 games this season but not one of four things to do was giving an inch on either side.
article_snippet: It was terrific and if we can take that into the game then we’ll be fine.
article_snippet: If tired, mentally jaded players were tempted to miss an international week this would be this.
article_snippet: An uninspiring friendly with Northern Ireland, followed by a qualifier with Gibraltar on Sunday at 5pm.
article_snippet: They surprise me with They enthusiasm because I thought, after four months and all the games They have played for They clubs in between, that this week would be all about rest and talking,’ said Strachan.
article_snippet: All I need to say is that Tuesday was not what I expected.