World media reacts to Scotland miracle workers as Erling Haaland taunt goes global and Norway rues accidental win

Ewan McGregor uttered an infamous swear word on screen about what it was like to be Scottish.

But the bleak verdict from Trainspotting is world away of the world of joy and love Steve Clarke and his national heroes have created. A better description would be it's GREAT to be from these shores as our all-conquering men's national team keep proving. Seriously, Clarke's side are in rare air after the comeback of comebacks to sink Norway in Euro 2024 qualifying group A and open up an eight-point advantage over their most likely rivals for a top two spot alongside Spain.

Lyndon Dykes and Kenny McLean produced a Sheringham-Solskjaer combo to leave the hosts on the floor as Erling Haaland got it tight from Scotland fans (who were "having a party, Haaland's in his bed") and manager Staale Solbakken was rinsed by the national media of Norway. It was a night of high drama and here is the reaction to it.

The national outlet has waved the white flag and told Clarke and Co to enjoy the Stein and Sausages in Germany. They wrote: "Erling Braut Haaland had scored from a penalty and Norway seemed to be in full control. Then the nightmare began. Sloppy defensive play left Scotland 1–1 as a gift. A minute later, Kenny McLean scored 2–1 and spoiled the party for the over 25,000 at Ullevaal. After the match, the Norwegian supporters went home exhausted, while the Scots enjoyed singing the name of Erling Braut Haaland, knowing that Scotland is well on its way to the European Championship. For a long time it looked bright for Norway."

The Spanish outlet, with a vested interest due to their nation competing in Group A weighed in on Scotland's magic evening. "After Haaland's goal, the roles changed. Then Scotland began to dominate the game