Ben Doak in motion for Liverpool. (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Photographs)
Ben Doak has are available for widespread reward following his efficiency for Scotland in opposition to Croatia.
The Tartan Military fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat in Zagreb, regardless of taking a Thirty third-minute lead by means of Ryan Christie. Croatia hit again simply two minutes later by way of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Igor Matanovic, whereas Andrej Kramaric completed the job within the second half.
However amid a dark efficiency, Liverpool teen Doak — presently on mortgage within the Championship with Middlesbrough — put in a really promising displaying.
The 18-year-old was typically compelled to feed on scraps, however was nonetheless in a position to full two of three tried dribbles, whereas he was solely dispossessed as soon as in his 77 minutes on the sphere — regardless of arising in opposition to Man Metropolis defender Josko Gvardiol.
Doak additionally had 4 touches within the opposition field, performed three passes into the ultimate third and chipped in defensively with 4 recoveries, one sort out and one clearance.
Liverpool star Ben Doak praised in first worldwide begin
Doak’s efficiency in simply his third senior cap and first begin has caught the attention of 1 former Scotland worldwide, in addition to supervisor Steve Clarke.
“It’s the willingness to take gamers on, take stress off your workforce, and drag your facet up the pitch,” ex-Everton ahead James McFadden mentioned on BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound.
“When he will get into the ultimate third, he can’t get it proper each time, however he’s a menace.
“We talked about his age and bringing that freshness, you suppose it’s going to be uncooked as a result of we’ve not seen loads of him.
“However he’s making good selections to carry his place and run in behind and never getting too excited and speeding issues.”
Clarke added: “That’s his first begin, I’m positive it received’t be his final.”
McFadden concluded: “Everyone knows he’s fast and infrequently you get gamers who’re actually fast however don’t have technical capability.
“However you possibly can see he has received that. His first contact is sweet, it takes him the place he desires to go.
“His closing ball, he’s 18 it’s going to come, however he will get himself in actually good positions to trigger issues.
“There’s growth in him however you possibly can see he’s received that high quality and consciousness as properly.”
Prime photograph by George Wooden/Getty Photographs
