Scotland Goalkeeper Slicker Concedes Three in Friendly Defeat to Iceland

Cieran Slicker had a difficult Scotland debut in a friendly against Iceland, coming on early due to an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Angus Gunn. Shortly after entering the game, Slicker conceded a goal from Andri Gudjohnsen following a poor clearance, which was followed by further mistakes leading to two more goals, including an own goal deflection and a header by Victor Palsson. Despite some positive moments from teammates like John Souttar, who scored to level the game temporarily, Scotland lost 3-1, marking Iceland's first-ever win against Scotland. Manager Steve Clarke expressed sympathy for Slicker, acknowledging the challenging circumstances with multiple injured goalkeepers and limited options. The match exposed Scotland's goalkeeping crisis ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, raising questions about Slicker's readiness for the role. Scotland now faces another friendly against Liechtenstein as they prepare for the competitive fixtures.