Fae expects 'higher level' from Scots after 4-0 Ivory Coast win

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has warned his players to expect a stiffer test from Scotland on Tuesday and said "we are not getting carried away" by Saturday's 4-0 defeat of South Korea.

Goals from Evann Guessand, Simon Adingra, Martial Godo and Wilfried Singo secured a comfortable victory at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes - their first outing since their Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended in quarter-final disappointment.

Fae, who has been under pressure despite his side topping their group before losing to Egypt, said: "I believe Scotland are at a higher level than South Korea and it will be a very big test for us. They are a strong team.

"We are going into the game in a good place after scoring four very good goals. We didn't concede either - that's important for confidence.

"We also showed that we are capable of winning and playing good matches against teams that have World Cup experience, so it's encouraging for the future."

However, the scoreline perhaps flattered Ivory Coast, with Fae admitting South Korea caused his side "some problems".

Former Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu had already fired against a post before Crystal Palace forward Guessand poked home the opener from six yards.

Seol Young-woo also shot against a post before Monaco winger Adingra fired the second from 15 yards in first-half stoppage time.

Oh was denied by goalkeeper Yahia Fofana before Strasbourg winger Godo, in his senior bow after switching allegiance from England, pounced on Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun's poor header to stab in the third after his first effort was blocked by goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-Woo.

Lee Kang-in also found a post before Galatasaray defender Singo side-footed home from 15 yards to complete the scored in stoppage time.

"We are not getting carried away with this win and it is important for the team to keep working hard, even after scoring four goals and keeping a clean sheet," Fae added.

He was particularly pleased with the victory considering he had given "other players a chance to prove themselves" as he looks to narrow down his squad for the World Cup finals.

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, the former Rangers loanee, came on as a second-half substitute and provided the assist for the fourth goal.

Fae said he knew his strikers were in good form and was pleased that three were among the scorers.