Overview
- Scotland, in Saturday's Hampden friendly, lost 1-0 when Junya Ito struck on 84 minutes, leaving them winless in four against Japan.
- Steve Clarke said he was surprised and disappointed by boos from some supporters after the defeat.
- The manager used the game to assess fringe players, with Findlay Curtis debuting and Tommy Conway starting, but the attack lacked bite.
- Angus Gunn got the start with Craig Gordon sidelined by a shoulder injury, keeping the goalkeeper choice for June unresolved.
- Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised a late setup change, and next up Scotland play Ivory Coast in Liverpool while Japan meet England at Wembley on Tuesday.