Scotland lost out 4-0 to Netherlands as Lawrence Shankland lead the line in a Euro 2024 warm-up clash.
A bright start from the national team sparked plenty of chances. Hearts talisman Shankland was given the chance to play the lone strike role and watched a header loop over the bar, before Ryan Christie rattled the bar off another teasing Nathan Patterson cross.
It was total football at times from the visitors but they found themselves behind through a Tijani Reijnders hit from all of 25 yards. It was almost 2-0 when Memphis Depay had a shot from inside the box, but goalkeeper Angus Gunn did well to get down and deny the forward.
Hibs hero John McGinn and Ryan Christie responded with Scotland chances as blows were traded, Cody Gakpo next to be denied by Gunn. Shankland's big moment came after the hour mark following a mishap in the Dutch defence, as he got the chance to pick his spot, but he agonisingly hit the bar as a leveller beckoned.
The pain was soon inflicted as Georginio Wijnaldum, Donyell Malen and Wout Weghorst all scored in the final 20 minutes to teach the national team a harsh lesson ahead of the Euros. Next up is a friendly with Northern Ireland on Tuesday at Hampden. Here's how the Edinburgh Evening News rated the Scotland players in Amsterdam, with the Hearts striker involved alongside familiar Hibs faces.
9. Ryan Christie - 7/10
Thriving at Bournemouth in a box-to-box role and handed the license to do that here. Tireless, unfortunate not to score. Header rattled the bar and another chance should have found the corner. | SNS Group
10. John McGinn - 6/10
Bundle of energy as is the norm. Forced a good save in the second half but defensive duties meant he couldn't have as much of an attacking impact. Couple of shots he'd wish to have back. | SNS Group
11. Lawrence Shankland - 6/10
Great movement to fashion a chance for himself early on and no enviable task having to hold the ball up versus Virgil Van Dijk. Teed up Gilmour for a go when he could have perhaps shot himself, before a huge shot hit the bar. A great chance for Shankland to see what level is required if he is to start against elite opposition in Germany, and for Clarke to see how he coped with such a task. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
12. Che Adams - 4/10
Replaced Shankland just shy of 20 minutes to go. Did little of note. | Getty Images