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Football: Strachan wants more Scotland bravehearts

Gordon Strachan urged Scotland to be "braver" after his first match as manager of the national side ended in a 1-0 friendly win over Estonia at Pittodrie on Wednesday. Strachan was brought in to replace Craig Levein, sacked last month after Scotland's disastrous start to 2014 World Cup qualifying left them bottom of European Group A with just two points from their opening four matches. But a first-half goal from Charlie Mulgrew gave Strachan a winning start, although the former Scotland midfielder saw room for improvement.

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Time to pay back fans, says Scotland boss Strachan

(Adds official announcement, quotes) Jan 15 (Reuters) - Gordon Strachan was unveiled as the new Scotland manager on Tuesday and said his players should aim to repay the loyalty of their world-famous fans after 15 years without qualifying for a major tournament. The former Scotland and Manchester United midfielder, who won 50 caps in the 1980s and 1990s, replaces Craig Levein after his sacking in November.
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