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Ally McCoist admits Kieran Tierney's absence was 'certainly a blow' in Scotland's defeat by Czech Republic... but insists Steve Clarke's side can have 'no excuses' after lacking quality in front of goal

Ally McCoist admitted Scotland missed Kieran Tierney in their Euro 2020 opener against the Czech Republic, but insisted they only had themselves to blame for the defeat.

Steve Clarke's side loss 2-0 in front of a raucous Scottish crowd as Patrik Schick scored a brace, the second of those coming via an audacious effort from the halfway line.

Tierney's absence due to injury was a big blow to the Scots, and while McCoist felt the team really missed the Arsenal left-back, he put the disappointing defeat down to a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal.