Levein: McTominay's Man Utd struggles inspired Scotland form

Scott McTominay's struggles with Manchester United this season has inspired his Scotland form.

That's according to former Scotland coach Craig Levein, after seeing the midfielder score both goals in their Euro qualifier against Spain.

A favourite among the United support, regular starts have been difficult to come by and talk has been of a move away from Old Trafford. Despite that, his class has shone through for Scotland as Steve Clarke's side sit proudly top of Group A.

"Things happen in football that are quite weird sometimes. McTominay isn't getting a game for Manchester United and he's now using all his energy to do as well as he can for Scotland," said Levein.

"It's one of these things that's fallen into place. His performances have been incredible, he's got athleticism not a lot of players have got. He's bursting a gut to get into this position and it's worked for him, and for the team."