Steve Clarke hit back at his team’s critics - along with Austria boss Franco Foda who branded Scotland long-ball merchants. He added: “We’re not a long ball team as some people try to label us. We can play. If we have to go long we can play and fight for it. “If we have to get it down and make the passes we can make the passes. I think we deserve a little bit more respect. Clarke says Scotland now face a World Cup FINAL in next month’s clash with Israel. The Scotland manager said: “It was a good performance which was not surprising to me. “I know I have a really good group of players who want to be successful for their country and they showed that tonight. It was good. “It now means that the next game is another cup final. Further reading: PRIDE https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7669558/clarke-hits-back-scotland-critics-final-israel/ Become a Scottish Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.theScottishsun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescottishsun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottishSun