Wednesday 12 October 2016 12:14, UK
Gordon Strachan says his Scotland players always "rejuvenate" him when they meet, despite a 3-0 defeat to Slovakia in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Scotland sit fourth in Group F after the loss in Trnava, but only three points behind leaders England after three fixtures, with a trip to Wembley up next for Strachan's side.
Some have raised question marks over the Scotland manager's future after the Slovakia defeat was preceded by a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lithuania but Strachan seemed to suggest that he remains enthusiastic about the role.
"Every time I get together with the players they rejuvenate me. I repeat, at the moment we have given it our best shot, tried to pick the right side," Strachan said after the game when pressed on his own position.
"Right now it's how we look after them [the players]. How do we speak to them on the bus going back? I can't get any more in terms of effort, I am happy with the response every time we get together."
Sky Sports pundit Neil McCann believes Scotland can capitalise on England's own problems and win at Wembley in November if they can cut out their mistakes and Strachan has urged his players to focus on the game rather be overwhelmed by the occasion.
"We are looking at it as another opportunity to get three points. Look at the table, we'd like to be better off," he said.
"We are one point off a play-off place. It is a crazy group."
