Ilkay Gundogan names 3 Scotland stars that make Euro 2024 opener 'tricky' for Germany in teammate warning

The names roll off the tongue of Ilkay Gündogan.

Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, John McGinn. The Scottish ‘axis’, as he likes to call it. And let’s face it. The fact that a Champions League winner and multiple plunderer of Premier League titles at Manchester City is waxing lyrical about a trio of our own stars MUST give Steve Clarke some Euro 2024 hope. Shouldn’t it?

Even though he’s now at Barcelona, Gundogan hasn’t forgotten how difficult all three were to play against during his time in England. And that’s why the 33-year-old Germany skipper won’t take the Scots lightly here in Munich tonight. Gundogan didn’t achieve what he has in his career by taking anything for granted. And ahead of the mouth-watering Euro 2024 opener, he warned his German team-mates about the Scottish spine he came up against so often during seven trophy-laden years at the Etihad. He said: “I’m expecting a difficult game against Scotland, I know a lot of their players from the Premier League.

“They have a very good axis to the team, with Robertson, McTominay, McGinn. That’s a very experienced axis who plays at the highest level in the Premier League for very good teams.

“They can be a tricky team to play against but I also think they’re a good side themselves. We shouldn’t underestimate them on Friday night. I have lots of respect for them.

“But we also know what we can do and we have a lot of quality on our side. If we can reach our potential, I’m confident that we can win tomorrow.

“I would love to score the opening goal on Friday night but I’d be just as happy if it’s one of my team-mates. As long as we score at least one and have a chance to win the game - that’s the big objective. We’re really excited about that challenge and we’re