Doolan advocates for Shankland start amid training scrimmage disruption
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:48 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Scotland coach Steve Clarke's decision to cancel a training match with Norway is seen as a protective measure, according to Kris Doolan, who emphasizes the need to 'protect the herd'. Doolan supports starting Lawrence Shankland in Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, citing his recent scoring form. Shankland contributed three goals in his last two international matches, including scoring in a 4-0 victory over Bolivia.
- •Clarke canceled a friendly with Norway due to risk concerns.
- •Doolan believes Shankland should start against Haiti.
- •Shankland scored three goals in his last two games.
- •Scotland won 4-0 against Bolivia on Saturday.
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Clarke protecting herd & Shankland must start - Doolan
"Kris Doolan believes Scotland head coach Steve Clarke's first priority is to "protect the herd". A training-ground friendly with Norway was cancelled, with Clarke saying "it wasn't worth the risk". "This happens at club level a lot if they're arranging behind closed doors games," former Partick Thistle manager Doolan told the BBC's latest Scottish Football Podcast.
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