Lewis Ferguson hopes to still be in new head coach Vincenzo Italiano plans when he recovers from long-term injury because the Scotland midfielder is "happy here" at Bologna.

Musiala shot hit Cucurella’s hand in 2-1 loss to Spain‘I told the players we didn’t deserve this’ Julian Nagelsmann insisted that he did not feel that Germany had been robbed despite not being awarded a late penalty that might have seen them go through against Spain, but he did say that the handball rule should be revised. He also told his players that they had not deserved to be knocked out and called Germany’s togetherness at the tournament a lesson for society. Continue reading...

Germany are finally showing what they are capable of while underdogs such as Georgia have put up fantastic resistance Eight teams are left in Euro 2024 but all 24 nations have contributed to the success of this tournament. They have done so to create the atmosphere in the country but also in sporting terms. Germany’s 5-1 win in the opening game against Scotland was the exception from the rule that most games have been tight with close scorelines. I was sceptical when Uefa increased the number of teams but now I am pleased so many countries are represented. It is different for thea national team. The players compete for their home country and form a bond with the fans. The atmosphere in the stands has been joyful while some of the scenes on the pitch, with teams going out late, have been heart-breaking. Continue reading...

The dust has settled on Scotland's Euro 2024 exit and former internationals John Collins, Billy Dodds and Kenny Miller have their say.

BBC Sport Scotland pundits Leanne Crichton and Steven Thompson consider how Scotland might compensate for the loss of Kieran Tierney against Hungary.

The host country’s expectations have been transformed, while fans of all 24 countries have brought colour to these Euros This Euro tournament is inspiring. There had been only 10 minutes of the opening game when Florian Wirtz’s goal against Scotland completely set us all off. My seven-year-old daughter covered her ears because she thought it was too loud in the stadium. But she was comforted by a badge that a Scottish fan later gave her. This is now her treasure. Since that opening night there has been a real party in Germany. A few days later I was in Dortmund for the match between Turkey and Georgia. The atmosphere was indescribable; I’ve rarely experienced anything like it. The fans from both sides pushed their team to the limit. Even those in the main stand stood up and you couldn’t look away for a second. I’m very happy to have been there. Continue reading...

Scotland have earned the right to try and make history against Hungary, says BBC Sport pundit James McFadden.

The manager is urging his side to start fast against the ‘serial qualifiers’ in a match the Scots cannot afford to lose If it was hardly difficult to pick holes in Scotland’s approach against Germany, one selection issue has dominated discussion. Steve Clarke’s decision to leave Billy Gilmour among his substitutes at the outset of the 5-1 rout against the Euro 2024 hosts turned heads. As Scotland failed to impose themselves in midfield, the Gilmour question grew louder and louder. “It is impossible to answer,” Clarke said when asked whether not picking Gilmour from the start felt like an error. “In a 5-1 game where we were never in the game, is one player going to make that amount of difference? Continue reading...

Hosts have oldest average age at tournament but mixture of experience and youthful talent could pay off at Euro 2024 Sometimes, in an effort to mix things up towards the end of Germany’s training sessions, Julian Nagelsmann cooks up a clash of generations. The more youthful half of his unit contest a match against their seniors and it is, in the manager’s words, “always a hard fight”. Neither team consistently holds sway over the other and any battle lines are purely cosmetic. “To have a good mix is really positive,” he said. “The mood in our camp is excellent and the connection between the younger and older players is really good.” Germany’s blend clicked to delightful effect against Scotland. Their youngest players, the 21-year-olds Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, scored fine goals and were given their platform by an experienced base like no other. Given their speed and verve it is a surprise to note that Germany have the highest average age at Euro 2024; it is even more of an eye-opener that, should they lift the trophy in Berlin next month, they will be the oldest European champions ever. Continue reading...

Captain insists fans deserve a result against Switzerland Manager Steve Clarke says fear crept in against Germany Andy Robertson has suggested Scotland want to prove a point to pundits who were highly critical of their showing in the Euro 2024 opener against Germany, when he and his teammates face Switzerland on Wednesday night. Robertson, the captain, admitted the Scots fell well short of their best in the 5-1 loss to the tournament hosts in Munich. Yet the Liverpool player pointedly offered his view on the tone of elements of the post-match coverage. Roy Keane and the former Scotland international Graeme Souness were among those to offer scathing assessment. Continue reading...

Supporter hit during warm-up before Scotland gameFan missed match after being taken out on stretcher A Germany fan missed the hosts’ Euro 2024 tournament opener against Scotland on Friday after his left hand was broken by a wayward shot from the Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug during the warmup. Kai Flathmann was sitting to the side of one of the goals before his team’s 5-1 demolition of Scotland when he was hit by an effort from Füllkrug which went wide. Continue reading...

BBC pundit Neil McCann answers a selection of your questions as Scotland prepare for Wednesday's Euro 2024 meeting with Switzerland.

Hansen ‘sounded fabulous’ during Sunday call, he says‘He did nothing but take the mickey out of me’ Graeme Souness has provided a positive update on the health of his former Liverpool teammate Alan Hansen. A statement from the club just over a week ago said Hansen was seriously ill in hospital. Souness, who also played with Hansen for Scotland, told TalkSport: “I spoke to him yesterday and he sounded fabulous so I hope that’s him on the way to a full recovery. I’ve been speaking to his son and Janet, his wife, and I’ve been phoning his phone. Continue reading...

Billy Gilmour’s journey is one not travelled alone and there are plenty fans who want him starting for Scotland against Switzerland.