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Celtic supporters discuss Che Adams performance for Scotland on Sunday

Will Butcher

Mon 29 March 2021 8:15, UK

Southampton striker Che Adams clocked up his first start for Scotland on Sunday afternoon after choosing to play for Steve Clarke’s side as Scotland came from behind to draw with Israel – and Celtic fans have applauded him.

The Leicester-born striker, 24, qualifies to play for Scotland through a grandparent and now the striker has completed a full move to play for Clarke’s side – having played in competitive fixtures for Scotland in the past week.

Last time out, Adams was handed his debut by Clarke as Scotland earned a late point against Austria – drawing 2-2 thanks to John McGinn’s stunning overhead kick late on, after Andy Robertson headed the ball back into the box.

Adams – a £15million () signing for Southampton from Birmingham in 2019 – was handed his first start by Clarke on Sunday. He impressed, laying on the assist for Newcastle’s Ryan Fraser to equalise during the 1-1 draw.

The striker also came close to scoring his first goal for Scotland, cutting inside from the left and having a curling, right-footed effort palmed away by the Israel goalkeeper. He was somewhat starved of chances, but worked hard.

Celtic fans watched on as Adams – who plays alongside Stuart Armstrong and Fraser Forster at Southampton – impressed for Scotland and many applauded his efforts for Clarke’s side. One labelled him a “breath of fresh air”.

Yep, we were starting to play well then bring on McLean and Dykes, ruined the whole game, taking off Che Adams was criminal, was the best player on the park

— ShadowsOfWeevil🍀 (@ATcfc88)

Che Adams is a breath of fresh air. He’s far superior to any of the other attacking options. Robertson, KT, McTominy, McGregor and McGinn are Champions League quality. I think a good manager could get a better tune out of them

— 141 (@garngad141)

Positives from tonight for me
Fraser has to be in more often
Chè Adams is class
That’s it

— Johñ_reilly16 🇵🇸🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@15_rilky1887)

Christie and macgregor didnt have the best games they look so low in confidence it’s heartbreaking! Andy Robertson shouldnt be the captain! Che Adams looked good on a positive! 🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

— Fraser Henderson (@fraz7311)

Good to see Ché Adams have a decent game tonight, hopefully he can get the chance for his first Scotland goal vs the Faroes

— Seán Markus Clifford (@seanmarkus_67)

Steve Clarke has got to play Che Adams and Kevin Nisbet on Wednesday

— Kevin Brown (@Kevinbrown_67)

James Forrest has to go to the Euros offered something totally different, Che Adams is a great addition to the squad. Disappointing performance from Mcgregor tonight needs to show more just like he does at Celtic. Really enjoy watching Mctominey in the side.

— Jordan Murphy (@JordanMurphy_25)