Rangers defender John Souttar continues to impress for both club and country after the Ibrox hero produced a top-quality performance on Monday night, helping Scotland win 2-1 against Poland in the Nations League.
The Gers defender has been immense under Philippe Clement this season, and he has carried his rich vein of form for his country.
Souttar was brilliant in Scotland’s 1-0 win over Croatia last week, and the Rangers centre-back came up with another solid defensive performance.
The 28-year-old struggled with his injuries at Ibrox when he first joined, but no one ever questioned his quality.
The Bears defender has grown into a true leader at the back, and Barry Ferguson recently claimed that he should be given the captain’s armband in place of James Tavernier.
Rangers defender John Souttar shines for Scotland yet again
Souttar provided the cross for Andy Robertson’s winner, and the Daily Record described it as “sensational”.
The Gers defender also made a “stunning” block on the line. The Scottish newspaper has given him an 8/10 rating.
They wrote: “Another excellent display. Produced a stunning block on the line when Gordon was beaten. Sensational cross at end for Robertson’s winner.”
The Scottish Daily Mail also hailed his cross for Robertson as “sumptuous” and described his block to deny Jakub Kaminski as “sensational”.
They have also given him an 8/10 rating. The newspaper wrote: “Physically and technically strong. His cross for the winner was sumptuous, his block to deny Kaminski was sensational.”
John Souttar stats for Scotland v Poland
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that Souttar is enjoying his prime form for his club and country.
Against Poland, he made three clearances, including one off the line and blocked two efforts. He also won two aerial duels and created one big chance that led to the goal.
Rangers have fallen behind Celtic and Aberdeen in the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership title race, and the Gers need to improve their results.
