Matt Phillips kick-started Alex McLeish’s second Scotland reign as his first international goal sealed a 1-0 friendly victory over Hungary. The West Brom winger converted Ryan Fraser’s low cross in the 48th minute as he grew into his centre-forward role in McLeish’s second game in charge.
Charlie Mulgrew also had a penalty saved as Scotland produced an encouraging performance in Budapest, although Allan McGregor was called on to make several good stops for the visitors. The Celtic defender Jack Hendry was also handed his Scotland debut. Hendry, a late call-up into the squad, was drafted into a three‑man central defence after Grant Hanley pulled out through injury following Scotland’s 1-0 defeat by Costa Rica.
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