Scotland coach Clarke criticised after cancelling Norway friendly

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke was labelled "unprofessional" by Norway coach Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a planned training‑ground friendly. The match had been intended for Monday but was called off by Scotland citing injuries in their squad. Solbakken said the decision was surprising and unprofessional, adding that the coach had not called him directly. He doubted the injury explanation, stating the injuries were unlikely to have arisen from the last training session. Norway team manager Brede Hangeland described the cancellation as embarrassing and weak, noting months of preparation. He said the teams had to move on and make the best of the situation. Both national teams are based in North Carolina for World Cup preparations, with Norway in Greensboro and Scotland in Charlotte. The two locations are about 90 miles apart.