Steve Clarke admits heavy defeat has changed plans for Northern Ireland match
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke admitted a "sore" 4-0 defeat to the Netherlands has changed his plans for Tuesday's friendly with Northern Ireland.
Clarke's side impressed for long spells but were wasteful in front of goal as they were reminded of the challenge they will face at Euro 2024.
Ryan Christie hit the bar before Tijjani Reijnders' stunning strike saw the Dutch take the lead before the break.
Gini Wijnaldum headed in their second after Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland passed up a perfect opportunity to level the game, with Wout Weghorst and Donyell Malen adding to Scotland's woes late on.
Scotland have now conceded 18 goals in six games, with just three friendlies before they take on hosts Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024 on June 14.
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: "It's a strange one. Obviously sore, losing 4-0 you can't really dress it up, it was painful. For 70 minutes it was really good, then we concede a poor second goal. The biggest difference between the sides was clinical finishing. We created a lot against a good side.
"It is one to go away and digest but not get too emotional. I have got to clear my head. I had an idea in mind what I might do on Tuesday night but the game tonight might have just changed that.
"We have to be a bit more streetwise against the top teams and they are a top team. I didn't say a lot after it, when emotions are as high as they are after a sore defeat it is better to go back to the hotel.
"But there is a lot to be positive about. People can look at the scoreline and go negative, that's up to them.
"For 70 minutes… really competitive against a top side, we can take a lot from that. We have to analyse the last 20 minutes or so and look to do better."
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