Leigh Griffiths changes Twitter name in response to Gordon Strachan's comments

The clamour to see Griffiths included in the Scots starting XI has increased since their disappointing start to the World Cup qualifiers.

Leigh Griffiths has responded to Gordon Strachan's suggestion that his need to balance physicality with skill is the reason why he has been left out of his line-up by changing his Twitter name to Shorty.

The 40-goal Celtic striker hit back in light-hearted fashion after his national team manager explained the growing set-piece threat posed at international level meant the likes of Chris Martin and Steven Fletcher could be more useful against rival nations.