Source: Team_Talk
Scobbie backing Scotland Under-21s
Billy Stark's youngsters beat Albania 1-0 in their Group 10 opener in Elbasan on Saturday thanks to a late penalty from substitute Chris Maguire.[LNB]They now face the same opponents on Wednesday night at Scobbie's home ground, the Falkirk Stadium.[LNB]"We can go all the way and I would love to play in the finals," Scobbie said.[LNB]"But we have to keep working hard for each other and hopefully the results will come.[LNB]"It would be great to play in the finals for any player. We have a good side but we have to keep battling away."[LNB]Stark is expecting a tough return match in Falkirk and has warned his players to be on their guard against an Albania backlash.[LNB]He said: "They might well be thinking they have to win on Wednesday so we need to be cautious.[LNB]"We have made a great start but nothing is done yet. We have so many tough games to come but we will get better with each game.[LNB]"We are still coming together but I am very encouraged with the start we have made."[LNB]Ex-Celtic star Rudi Vata has told his former assistant manager Stark a backlash is exactly what he will see on Wednesday.[LNB]After watching the game he said: "The Albanians are a better team than what they showed on Saturday.[LNB]"They can make big improvements and go to Scotland and win when they meet again.[LNB]"Scotland were very solid and have some very good players but they must not think that the job is complete.[LNB]"This double-header is far from finished because Albania will be very dangerous away from home - more so than we saw at home.[LNB]"They will be very hurt by what happened and will be desperate to put things right when they travel to Scotland.[LNB]"A wounded Albanian is always dangerous so I expect Scotland to get a really tough night in the next game.[LNB]"I was a little disappointed with Albania but I am telling you, they will be much more dangerous in midweek because they lost."[LNB]Vata, who still lives in Scotland, added: "This was not the real Albania.[LNB]"They are much stronger than this. They are a big team but that's not to say they cannot play football.[LNB]"They will be eager to correct things next week so Scotland should be warned.[LNB]"They have some players from last season but are mostly young players that are new to the scene.[LNB]"They will be better off after playing together so I am expecting a much better Albania on Wednesday."[LNB][LNB][LNB]
