Scotland are again on the Euros and their marketing campaign begins on Friday night time in opposition to event hosts Germany, however who ought to begin in Munich?
It’s an event to be relished slightly than feared for Steve Clarke’s staff as they give the impression of being to trigger an upset within the opening sport and make it out of the group for the primary time.
Scotland will then face Switzerland on June 19 earlier than their remaining group match in opposition to Hungary 4 days later.
After easing via qualification, Clarke’s aspect went on a seven-game winless run with accidents to key gamers throughout that point.
A pleasant win in opposition to Gibraltar and a draw with Finland ended that dismal spell with the Tartan Military hopeful they’ll make their mark.
However who ought to begin in opposition to the hosts in Munich on Friday night time?
Choose your Scotland beginning XI
Steve Clarke has misplaced his two most well-liked right-backs to damage which means Ross McCrorie or Anthony Ralston are set to begin in defence. Each featured within the remaining warm-up video games – so who would you choose?
Scott McTominay was Scotland’s high scorer in qualifying, however damage meant he didn’t play in both of the ultimate warm-up matches. Ought to the Manchester United midfielder return for opening night time?
And is there a spot for Stuart Armstrong? The Southampton midfielder has returned to full coaching however has not performed since April on account of a hamstring damage.
Will Lawrence Shankland or Che Adams lead the road?
Lawrence Shankland scored Scotland’s second in Friday’s draw in opposition to Finland. Does he deserve one other begin, will Che Adams return to guide the road or will Tommy Conway be given the nod after a powerful debut?
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Scotland’s file vs Germany
James Forrest and Grant Hanley performed in Scotland’s final match in opposition to Germany in 2015
The groups have confronted one another 17 occasions and final met in a European Championship qualifier in 2015 with Scotland shedding to the then world champions 3-2 at Hampden Park.
Two of Scotland’s present squad, James Forrest and Grant Hanley, began that match in Glasgow.
Don Hutcheson scored in Scotland’s late win vs Germany in 1999
Scotland have solely overwhelmed their opening opponents 4 occasions, with the final victory coming in a pleasant in 1999.
Managed by Craig Brown, Scotland defeated a German aspect that included names reminiscent of Oliver Bierhoff and Lothar Matthaus due to a second-half objective from Everton’s Don Hutchison.
Scotland’s Euro 2024 schedule
Scotland have historical past kicking off tournaments, having been drawn to face Brazil within the opener at World Cup 1998, a sport they narrowly misplaced 2-1 to a second-half Tom Boyd personal objective.
This time across the venue is the Munich Soccer Enviornment (Allianz Enviornment) the place the hosts are their opponents.
The Scots additionally face video games in opposition to perennial qualifiers Switzerland in Cologne on June 19, with Hungary – who reached the knockouts in 2016 – awaiting in Stuttgart on June 23.
If Scotland end as one among 4 greatest third-placed groups…
One in all:
Sunday June 30 – Group B winners vs third-placed aspect from Group A/D/E/F (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne)
Monday July 1 – Group F winners vs third-placed aspect from Group A/B/C (Waldstadion, Frankfurt)
Tuesday July 2: Group E winners vs third-placed aspect Group A/B/C/D (Allianz Enviornment, Munich)Quarter-finals
If Scotland end first in Group A and win spherical of 16 sport…
Friday July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)
If Scotland end second in Group A and win spherical of 16 sport…
Saturday July 6 (Merkur Spiel-Enviornment, Dusseldorf)
If Scotland end as one among 4 greatest third-placed groups and win spherical of 16 sport…
One in all:
Friday July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)
Friday July 5 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)
Saturday July 6 – (Olympiastadion, Berlin)
Semi-finals
If Scotland end first in Group A, win spherical of 16 sport and win quarter-final…
Tuesday July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Enviornment, Munich)
If Scotland end second in Group A, win spherical of 16 sport and win quarter-final…
Wednesday July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)
If Scotland end as one among 4 greatest third-placed groups, win spherical of 16 sport and win quarter-final…
One in all:
Tuesday July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Enviornment, Munich)
Wednesday July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)
And eventually, the ultimate…
Sunday July 14 – kick-off 8pm (Olympiastadion, Berlin)
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