Scotland beats Bolivia 4-0 in final World Cup warm‑up

Scotland concluded their World Cup preparations with a commanding 4-0 victory over Bolivia in a friendly match in New Jersey, leaving manager Steve Clarke with significant decisions to make ahead of their tournament opener next week. The team delivered a dominant first-half performance, with goals from Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay, and a brace from Che Adams securing the win.

The result marks Scotland's second consecutive 4-0 win in warm-up matches, following a similar scoreline against Curaçao. Clarke made numerous substitutions in the second half, a period he said was focused on maintaining a clean sheet, which the team successfully achieved. The manager described his team selection challenges as "fantastic problems" to have, praising the overall performance and the lack of new injuries.

Clarke highlighted the importance of the team's clinical finishing, a point of emphasis in training. He noted that the creation of chances was strong and expressed confidence that his players can convert those opportunities. The match was played in hot conditions, which Clarke viewed as a positive test for the squad ahead of the tournament.

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