Christie happy to play role in 'star-studded' midfield

Ryan Christie says he is happy to play any role in Scotland’s “star-studded midfield” as they prepare to face Morocco.

Steve Clarke’s team return to Boston Stadium on Friday (23:00 BST) already atop Group C, knowing a point will all but secure progression out of the section.

That won’t be easy though, given the African champions held former world champions Brazil to a draw in their own maiden game.

Christie missed out on a starting spot in Scotland’s win over Haiti as Clarke changed shape, and the Bournemouth midfielder admits he’s been left guessing about the Morocco masterplan.

“It’s tough to know what the manager is going to do as he keeps his cards close to his chest,” said Christie.

“I am ready to play whenever he needs me, I’ve got such faith in the manager and for what he sees in me and where he sees me helping the team best.

“Wherever I play I’ll be happy to chip in and playing alongside the boys who are already in there, it’s a pretty star-studded midfield, so it makes my job easier.”

Talking about the step up in opponent from Haiti, he added: “What we take confidence from is we have come up against teams that are as good as Morocco and that is where we can draw confidence from.

“We are not naive enough to think that we are going to dominate possession and limit them to zero changes but we want to limit those numbers and take the chance when we can, to hurt them.”