'We have to qualify now' - Scotland produce stunning late comeback against Norway to boost Euro 2024 hopes

Scotland pulled a rabbit from the hat as two late goals in the space of two minutes earned a 2-1 comeback win away to Norway that provides a momentous boost to their Euro 2024 qualification hopes. A third consecutive victory for the Scots puts them on nine points at the top of Group A, six points ahead of Spain, who have a game in hand, and eight clear of Norway in fourth. Ad For a long time, that result seemed improbable; an Erling Haaland penalty after 61 minutes gave the hosts the lead iand Steve Clarke’s side showed little sign of mustering a response in a drab game played in sweltering conditions.

Euro Qualifying'I’ve never seen anything like it' – McTominay basks in glory of historic Scotland win28/03/2023 AT 21:29 But Lyndon Dykes profited on some dozy Norwegian defending to guide home an equaliser in the 87th minute, before substitute Kenny McLean curled home the winner to stun the Oslo crowd. «The lads who came off the bench did so well. Going behind is difficult, but we knew this was the next step in our improvement,» Scotland captain Andy Robertson told Viaplay.

«It was trying to get the balance right. The team spirit is second to none. To create that in international football is unique.