Steve Clarke serves up same Scotland dross as last Euros opener after monumental miscalculation - Keith Jackson in Munich
We could be kind to Steve Clarke and his players and put it all down to stage fright.
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Julian Nagelsmann Says Thumping Of Scotland A 'First Step'
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side understood Friday's 5-1 thumping of Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener was just a "first step" for the tournament hosts. Germany, who have struggled at major tournaments for most of the past decade, blew the Scots off the park. "The team is conscious that this was a first step," said Nagelsmann as Germany eye a record-breaking fourth European title. "But it was very good and very important and was something that we can build on."
'We've Let Ourselves Down': Scotland Coach Steve Clarke After Defeat Against Germany
Scotland coach Steve Clarke said his team had to quickly forget Friday's 5-1 rout by Euro 2024 hosts Germany in the tournament opener after admitting the "game ran away from us". In 11 past major tournament Scotland have never advanced beyond the group stage and their chances of doing so this summer were jeopardised by a dismal display against Germany. "Obviously we didn't play to our standard," said Clarke. "We feel as though we've let ourselves down. We're a better team than this."
Hosts Germany hammer woeful Scotland in Euro 2024 opener
Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their Euro 2024 campaign and lay down a marker with the biggest opening game margin of victory in the tournament's history.
Steve Clarke wants Scotland fans to "keep the faith"
Steve Clarke told a dejected Tartan Army to "keep the faith" after Scotland began their Euro 2024 campaign with a 5-1 thrashing by Germany.
Germany Hammer 10-Man Scotland To Launch Euro 2024 Campaign
Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title. Florian Wirtz struck the opening goal 10 minutes in and Jamal Musiala soon doubled Germany's lead with an emphatic finish. A greatly awaited night for Scotland went from bad to worse before half-time when Ryan Porteous was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Ilkay Gundogan, with Kai Havertz tucking away the resulting penalty. Niclas Fuellkrug powered in a fourth midway through the second half after coming on as a substitute and not even a late own goal from Antonio Ruediger could spoil an otherwise perfect start to the campaign for Germany.
Nagelsmann hails Germany's confident first step and team unity
MUNICH, Germany : Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann praised his tight-knit Germany team for an utterly dominant display in their 5-1 victory over 10-man Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener, saying he did not want to single out individuals but focus on their joint success.
Scotland boss Clarke tells fans to keep the faith despite Germany thrashing
MUNICH, Germany : Scotland manager Steve Clarke told supporters to keep backing his side after they were thrashed 5-1 by Germany in the Euro 2024 opener on Friday, saying the players must move on quickly and focus on getting four points in their final two group games.