Scottish footballer, Brentford full-back, Scotland international
Craig Gordon has announced retirement at 43, capping a career defined by dramatic comebacks from injuries and a long stint with Scotland. The film Icons of Football chronicles his battles from a 2012-14 injury drought to his return to international football and a World Cup appearance.
Sunderland earns a point at Brentford as Enzo Le Fée converts a late penalty after a tense clash, overturning an earlier Brentford lead. The game features tactical changes at half-time and notable substitutions from both sides.
Scotland’s new head coach has overseen a goalless draw with Slovenia in Ljubljana in his first match in charge. Billy Gilmour returns from injury to drive the midfield; Oli McBurnie and Robbie Ure debut while Stephen Welsh occupies a new left-back/centre-back role. Scotland improve after a half-time reshuffle but fail to convert chances, leaving the Nation League opener with a point.