Scotland manager Alex McLeish under pressure to deliver Albania win

• Hosts beaten 4-0 by Belgium in Friday’s friendly
• One win from five matches since McLeish’s return

If it seems extreme to be in the territory of must-win matches within seven months of an international managerial appointment, Alex McLeish has become accustomed to such a harsh reality.

A significant chunk of Scotland’s fanbase were unimpressed by the SFA affording McLeish a second tenure after failure to prise Michael O’Neill from Northern Ireland. Five friendly matches, returning a single win and goal scored, have not lightened the mood.

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