Levein, who was denied throughinjury several of the players who helped him win his first game in charge against Czech Republic earlier this year, was still upbeat about Scotland's chances once the Euro 2012 qualifers start next month.
Chelsea needed an injury-time goal from Florence Malouda to win at Stoke, who led through captain Abdoulaye Faye's 32nd-minute header despite losing striker James Beattie before that goal and goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen not long after, both due to injuries.