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Main man McTominay delivers for Scotland Image: Scott McTominay celebrates after scoring against Switzerland Scott McTominay’s goal – his eighth in his last 14 appearances for the national team – was the headline moment in the spirited 1-1 draw with Switzerland which kept Scotland’s knockout hopes alive. But it was just one aspect of an...

COLOGNE, Germany :Following is reaction after Scotland’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their Group A clash at Euro 2024 on Wednesday, with goals from Scott McTominay (Scotland) and Xherdan Shaqiri (Switzerland). Scotland defender Andy Robertson: “Much more like us – aggressive on the front foot, couldn’t have got off to a better start. We had...

COLOGNE, Germany : Scotland kept alive hopes of reaching the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time by holding Switzerland to a gripping 1-1 draw at Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to an early goal from Scott McTominay. Out to rescue their battered pride after a miserable 5-1 drubbing by hosts Germany,...

Scotland fans play bagpipes outside Cologne Cathedral ahead of Euro 2024 match Scotland play their second game of Euro 2024 against Switzerland but know their hopes of reaching the last-16 could be over already if they suffer a defeat in Cologne. A disastrous 5-1 opening defeat to hosts Germany on Friday night saw manager Steve...

Cologne / 19 June / 20:00 BST Before the Germany game, the Scotland fans made it one of the best pre-match atmospheres I have ever witnessed. And then the game kicked off and it was such a sorry performance. Scotland were smothered completely, and were not allowed to play. They have to do much better...

Scotland manager Steve Clarke spoke to the media before his side’s crucial Euros clash against Switzerland in Cologne on Wednesday. Here were the key points from his press conference: He told me to expect “at least one change”, with a smile on his face. We all know Ryan Porteous is banned for two matches. But...

Scotland captain Andy Robertson admitted they haven’t been themselves and they will face Switzerland with “belief” after showing “fear” in their Euro 2024 defeat to Germany. Scotland must take something in Cologne on Wednesday night to keep alive their chances of progressing beyond the group stage of a major tournament for the first time. Scotland...

Scotland will be looking to prevent Switzerland from ending a 17-tournament streak when they square off at Euro 2024 on Wednesday night. Scotland will be bidding to prevent Switzerland from ending a 17-tournament streak when they face each other at Euro 2024 on Wednesday night. The Tartan Army endured the worst possible start in the...

“We know Scotland can play better.” The message from the Swiss camp is loud and clear, Scotland’s next opponents are expecting a big improvement from Steve Clarke’s side in Cologne on Wednesday. Both manager Murat Yakin and defender Manuel Akanji were significantly impressed enough with Scotland’s qualifying campaign to overlook first night nerves in the...