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Scotland will miss the services of Kieran Tierney for the pivotal Euro 2024 match against Hungary this Sunday. His absence will extend to any subsequent games should the team advance. Tierney, sidelined by a hamstring injury during a match against Switzerland, has left the national squad. The incident saw him stretchered off during the latter stages of the game, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate in Cologne. Steve Clarke, the team's manager, has confirmed that Tierianey will sit out the upcoming Group A encounter and any…

In a thrilling display of resilience, Switzerland edged closer to the Euro 2024 knockout phase thanks to Xherdan Shaqiri's crucial equalizer in a 1-1 stalemate with Scotland. Shaqiri, gracing his record-setting seventh major tournament for Switzerland, stood out as the sole tweak in the squad that previously trumped Hungary 3-1. The ex-Bayern Munich flanker crafted a moment of brilliance, although it wasn’t enough to clinch an early qualification. An early surge by Scotland, seeking redemption after a 5-1 thumping by…

Steve Clarke tackled the daunting role of revitalizing Scotland’s spirits for their next bout against Switzerland, especially after a resounding 5-1 defeat by Germany. Describing his remedial approach after the shambolic loss at Munich, Clarke hinted at a mix of stern reprimands and supportive gestures to keep morale afloat. The German squad was lethal, with Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug, and Emre Can penetrating Scotland's defense. Concurrently, Ryan Porteous's rash tackle on Ilkay Gundogan…

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Using Opta's treasure trove of stats, we dive into Euro 2024's curtain-raiser where Germany squares off against Scotland at the Allianz Arena. In Munich this Friday, Germany's squad, under Julian Nagelsmann's direction, aims for a vibrant tournament kick-off. Scotland, marking their fourth European Championship showing, faces a daunting clash against the host nation right out of the gate. Steve Clarke's lads snagged their spot in this competition trailing Spain but leading Norway, spearheaded by striking sensation Erling…

Germany, Switzerland, and Hungary pose significant hurdles for Scotland in Group A at Euro 2024 this month. Steve Clarke, Scotland's manager, aims to pilot his team to the knockout phase of a significant competition for the initial time at Euro 2024, needing a mere four points to advance. The Scots have stumbled in their prior eleven stabs at the World Cup and Euro Championships, never breezing past the preliminary rounds. Germany awaits in Group A’s curtain-raiser on Friday, followed by scuffles with Switzerland and…

Steve Clark has streamlined his initial 28-man Scotland ensemble to 26, keeping the lineup predictable for Euro 2024. Amid memorable moments, Craig Gordon made Scottish football history by becoming the oldest player to represent the nation during a 2-2 skirmish with Finland. Entering as a substitute after the break, the 41-year-old goaltender donned his 75th cap, exactly two decades after his first appearance. Post-match, it was revealed that both Gordon and John Souttar of Rangers did not make the cut for Clark's…

One week before their pivotal Euro 2024 match against Germany, Scotland relinquished a two-goal advantage in a friendly skirmish with Finland. The scoring deadlock at Hampden Park was broken in the latter's 54th minute courtesy of Andy Robertson. Notably captaining his team for the 49th time, Robertson delivered a search ball turned goalward by Finland's unwitting Arttu Hoskonen. Having etched his name in the records beyond George Young's 67 years, Robertson continued to orchestrate play. Merely four minutes post the first…

Pat Nevin harbors a sly optimism regarding Scotland's chances as the unexpected champions at Euro 2024. This week, the buzz centers around Hampden Park. Here, Steve Clarke's squad will clash with Finland in a friendly before venturing to Germany for their tournament opener against the robust host team on June 14. It's been a stretch since Scotland savored victory against the Germans—a drought dating back to a 1999 friendly where Don Hutchison netted the lone goal. Major tournaments have historically seen them come up short…

Scotland's squad for Euro 2024 has seen some recent adjustments. Lyndon Dykes and Ben Doak have exited due to injuries. Consequently, Steve Clarke has enlisted Lewis Morgan, a striker currently with New York Red Bulls. Dykes, playing for Queens Park Rangers, encountered a knee setback last week. Liverpool’s Ben Doak, too, stepped back on Tuesday, plagued by a lingering knee issue since last December. Following Doak's exit, Bristol City’s Tommy Conway was summoned. Now, Morgan, a two-year veteran at Red Bulls, also joins…