Strachan’s job is under threat after Scotland failed to reach the World Cup PA:Press AssociationGordon Strachan bemoaned Scottish genetics after his side lost out on a World Cup play-off on goal difference after a 2-2 draw in Slovenia. Two set-piece goals from Roman Bezjak overturned a first-half strike from Leigh Griffiths, and Robert Snodgrass could not convert a headed half-chance in the dying seconds after he had levelled with two minutes remaining. Genetically we have to work at things, maybe we get big women and men together and see what we can doBezjak’s movement allowed him a free header from a Josip Ilicic free kick and he had yards of space to slot home from 12 yards following a corner from the same player. Strachan declared himself honoured to work with a group of players who he feels are battling against the odds. The likes of Ikechi Anya, Griffiths, Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney and Barry Bannan were up against…

Source: The Times October 09, 2017 07:52 UTC