Scotland stun Spain as Scott McTominay double delivers epic Euro 2024 qualifying result – 5 talking points

Scotland scalped Spain and blew the roof off Hampden as two Scott McTominay goals cemented a momentous night in Mount Florida and fired Steve Clarke’s heroes top of Group A.

On a night to rival some of the most famous victories the old ground has ever witnessed, Steve Clarke secured the biggest home win of his four year tenure. McTominay incredibly made it four goals in two games having only scored one in his previous 37 caps to stun the Spaniards who had arrived in Glasgow as odds-on favourites and group leaders. But they were sent home with zero to show for their efforts as Scotland emptied the tank for victory.

Clarke’s troops started like a side hungry for a statement victory. And they were ahead after seven minutes. Robertson’s pressure forced Spurs’ Pedro Porro into a slip and the skipper needed no second invite to nick the ball and cut back perfectly for McTominay to side foot home past Kepa from 10 yards.

It was a dream start and Ryan Christie was inches away from making it even better when his impressive charge from near halfway ended with a toe poke from the edge of the box that shaved the post. The Spanish defence parted like the Red Sea to open the door for the Bournemouth man and the omens looked good for Clarke’s side.

Angus Gunn was called into action after 20 minutes to make a comfortable save from a Joselu header. And the towering Espanyol striker, who hit a double off the bench on Saturday, was inches away after 24 when his header cannoned back off the bar.

The Scots escaped an even bigger scare when Porro collapsed under a Robertson challenge with the ball already clear moments later. TV replays showed the skipper catching the Spaniard on the jaw with his shoulder. The booking was right. But some refs