Scott McKenna has expressed his desire to repay the faith shown in him by Scotland head coach Steve Clarke. The defender believes Clarke stayed loyal to him during periods when he was not playing regular club football. McKenna, who spent the latter half of the season on loan at FC Copenhagen from Nottingham Forest, credited the national coach for maintaining his place in the squad despite his lack of game time in England earlier this term.
Scotland are preparing to compete in the World Cup this summer, where McKenna hopes to help the team reach the knockout stages for the first time. The defender told Sky Sports that Clarke's consistency in selection provides confidence to the squad. According to The Guardian, McKenna's performances in the Champions League for Copenhagen helped secure his fitness for the international tournament. Scotland will begin their campaign in June, aiming to improve on previous major tournament showings. McKenna remains under contract at Nottingham Forest until June 2024, per Sky Sports records.
