Scotland assistant warns they'll 'need more' to shock Spain in Euro qualifying
Scotland can secure Euro 2024 qualification in Spain on Thursday night, with assistant John Carver warning they will need to be at their peak to beat them again.
Steve Clarke's side shocked Spain at Hampden Park in March with Scott McTominay's double securing a famous victory.
They only need a draw in Seville to guarantee their place in Germany next summer but they have to do it against a side who have scored 13 goals in their last two qualifiers.
"I think we'll need more away from home because their side has definitely improved and we'll need to deal with that," said Carver.
"We'll need the same attitude, the same commitment, the same organisation and the same philosophy in the sense of we'll defend when we need to defend and then we'll try and counter-attack if we can't.
"It's all about the same principles but we'll need just a little bit more in there, probably a hostile atmosphere."
The Spaniards were not impressed after their defeat in Glasgow with Manchester City midfielder Rodri accusing Scotland of playing "rubbish" football.
Carver believes that will have the Scots fired up just as much for this match.
"I didn't like it, I thought it was disrespectful but it was their prerogative to say whatever they wanted to say," he added.
"It agitated me and I'm sure it would have got to some of the players.
"There's a long time gone since then and it's about having a clear head going into this game, so I don't think it'll be a distraction.
"Any win is sweet and you celebrate it, but after what they said it would be nice to win."
Ryan Jack has withdrawn from the Scotland squad after missing Rangers' past two matches with an injury picked up against Aberdeen.
Manager Steve Clarke, also without injured defender Kieran Tierney, has not
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