Germany v Scotland: Naglesmann says 5-1 win 'important' first step for Euro 2024 hosts

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann hailed Friday's 5-1 thumping of Scotland as an "important" first step as the hosts kicked off Euro 2024 in emphatic style.

The scoreline flattered Scotland, who had Ryan Porteous sent-off towards the end of the first half, as Germany put on a show in front of a packed Allianz Arena in Munich.

Florain Wirtz opened the scoring after only 10 minutes, with man-of-the-match Jamal Musiala adding another on the 19-minute mark.

Kai Havertz scored from the penalty spot to give Germany a 3-0 half-time lead after Porteous received a straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan.

Substitutes Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can then both added second-half goals.

"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."

The coach said he "would have signed on the dotted line" before the match to guarantee his side performed like they did on Friday, "even if I didn't expect it".

A magical performance from Musiala