How the Scotland players rated in excellent 1-0 win over Austria

Scotland have moved into second place in their World Cup qualification group after a huge victory in Vienna moved them above their hosts and Israel, who were thumped in Copenhagen by Denmark.

After failed to impress in either of their previous two games, there wasn’t much expectation that Steve Clarke’s side could get the job done, but the team, to a man, produced a terrific performance that saw them earn a valuable three points.

Lyndon Dykes netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after the VAR officials spotted a foul on his strike-partner Che Adams.

Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.

. VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Players of Scotland stand for the national anthem prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Austria and Scotland at Ernst Happel Stadion on September 07, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

The Scotland squad stand for the national anthem prior to the clash in Vienna. Picture: SNS Photo: Christian Hofer

. GK - Craig Gordon - 7

Made a fairly routine save towards the end but was otherwise rarely untroubled. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group / SFA

. DRC - Jack Hendry - 9

Absolutely flawless. Made several key interceptions and blocks and looked comfortable in possession. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

. DC - Grant Hanley - 9

A colossus at the back. Threw himself in front of everything and repelled it all. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group

. DLC - Kieran Tierney - 8

Not his fault he's got a mark less than either of his back-three partners, he was just troubled less. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group

1. GK - Craig Gordon - 7