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Stark still building even without some of his best tools

It's the old problem that comes with being manager of the Scotland under-21s.

Billy Stark believes the Dutch are favourites again. Picture: SNS
Billy Stark believes the Dutch are favourites again. Picture: SNS

Having watched his young team demonstrate plenty of courage in beating the much-fancied Netherlands on their own turf last November, you would forgive Billy Stark if he turned to drink to ease the pain of losing a key member of his team for next Wednesday's crucial European Championship qualifying match against the Dutch in Paisley.

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