"We started very well defensively and unfortunately second half didn't quite go to plan. The boys are absolutely devastated about the result. The second half was far from where we needed to be and it cost us. "In situations like this there's mixed emotions. It's a test of people and you find out who the real characters are, who's there with you and who's not. I thought everyone stuck together in terms of supporting me and my staff and we managed to get the win which is very pleasing. It was a big one. The Ferret never lets a bad run escalate into a terrible run. We saw that in the Premier League. He never let a bad performance spill into three or four games. That's what he's good at, and that's why he is one of the world's best players. Scotland manager Steve Clarke confirmed the Manchester United midfielder had been sent home from a training camp in Spain as he is suffering from a throat virus.