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Sizzling Scotland aren’t quite there yet but try telling that to the Tartan Army now that the scramble for Euro 2024 hotel rooms is underway.

Steve Clarke’s side are off to a flyer in Group A with five wins from five and while there’s still work to be done, the punters are already making plans for Germany. Gavin MacLeod, Renfrew, said: “There was a strange sense of calm which surrounded Friday night’s game against Cyprus. In untypical Scottish fashion, we did the business comfortably and are now in the driving seat for Germany. A group which looked, at best, challenging has been a breeze. Currently practicing my best German - prost!”

Jim McSorley, Bothwell, added: “I can't see Georgia managing to get the draw against Norway which would confirm Scotland’s qualification on Tuesday but that's academic as Scotland have more than enough points to book flights to the Euros - and not just for the group games.

“This Scotland team has shown more than enough to be history makers and get us through to the knockout stages for the first time!”

Colin Gardner emailed in: “Another magnificent performance by Scotland and a great result. With our 100 percent record, we have an excellent chance of automatic qualification. Well done, you made a nation proud!”

Scott McTominay can’t get a game for Manchester United but he’s Scotland’s main man with six goals in Euro qualifying already.

Tim Gibbens said: “Old Trafford boss Erik Ten Hag really must need to go to Specsavers if he can’t see that Scott McTominay is a player! Our number 4’s like a tartan Rolls Royce these days!”

England are next up at Hampden on Tuesday in a match to mark the 150th anniversary of the two nation’s very first showdown back in 1872.

Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: