Absent Scotland star lands MOTM in return from injury but doubts swirl over long-term future
Goalkeeper makes excellent saves as Norwich keep play-off hopes alive
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn made a welcome return from injury as he helped Norwich City overcome West Brom in the Skybet Championship.
Gunn missed out on the Scotland squad earlier this month for the Nations Legaue A relegation play-off defeat by Greece after he picked up a hamstring injury while playing for Norwich when he jumped over an advertising hoarding during a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers. It was the third time in a row that the stopper was unable to join up with Scotland squad, having missed the October and November camps due a rib issue.
His absence has allowed Hearts veteran Craig Gordon to re-establish himself as Scotland’s No 1 after Gunn took the gloves for last summer’s European Championships. With Scotland currently experienced a dearth of options in that position, national team manager Steve Clarke will be keen that Gunn maintains his fitness between now and the end of the season.
Gunn returned for the Canaries after a three-match spell on the sidelines and was named man of the match in what could turn out to be a crucial 1-0 win. The 29-year-old made seven saves against the Baggies, who are managed by former Hibs and Celtic boss Tony Mowbray, before Josh Sargent netted Norwich’s winner two minutes into stoppage time to grab the win.
