The Tartan Army have been partying in Munich and it’s still over 24 hours until the big Euro 2024 kick-off.
And while there has been a vibrant atmosphere in the city, Steve Clarke will have been pleased to have his troops in the quiet surroundings of their Garmisch-Partenkirchen base. The squad have been training there all week after arriving to a warm reception from locals on Monday and while media and locals have been able to mull around, it’s a far cry from the hubbub of the capital, where Scotland will take on the hosts tomorrow night.
That is just how calm and understated Clarke will like it as he plots what would be a huge opening-day shock. He’s had his injury concerns leading into the tournament but the whole group trained this morning. As excitement builds, here are some other observations Football Scotland has made from today’s session.
Andy Robertson sparked fears when he pulled out of training early on Monday, but it turned out to be a precaution and the captain was in high spirits as he trained today.
(Image: SNS Group)Scott McTominay has been carrying a niggle and didn’t feature at all in the warm-up matches, but he has trained all week. Every Scot that has ever scored at the Euros has been a ‘Mc’.
(Image: AFP via Getty Images)The biggest question around Clarke’s XI is who starts up front. Lawrence Shankland got the nod for both the friendlies and was another who didn’t complete the session on Monday.
(Image: PA)Che Adams is the other who could get the nod at centre forward and he’s been in full training despite his end of Southampton injury.
Ryan Jack sat out of Tuesday’s session but seems to be fighting fit. He won’t start but could still have a crucial role to play.
Stuart Armstrong trained alone early in the week but has since been joining in with his teammates.
Lyndon Dykes suffered the heartache of being ruled out of the tournament with a training ground injury. But he’s in an around his teammates in camp as he tries to help garner the team spirit.
