Scotland Men's Football Team

Latest updates

  1. Robertson injury not a concernpublished at 19:41 13 May

    Andy RobertsonImage source, Getty Images

    Scotland captain Andrew Robertson is expected to be fit for Liverpool's final game of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

    The left-back was left out of his club's game against Aston Villa on Monday night as a precaution, with the European Championship starting in four weeks' time.

    Robertson played last week against Tottenham Hotspur, scoring in Liverpool's 4-2 win.

  2. Squad Watch - McGregor runs the show, right-sided options and Morgan making noisepublished at 18:22 13 May

    Sean McGill
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Steve Clarke Image source, SNS

    Four weeks on Friday.

    We're heading into the final month of Scotland's preparations before they kick off Euro 2024 against host nation Germany.

    What better time to see who's on form and who's looking suspect ahead of the plane taking off?

    Callum McGregor Image source, SNS

    There was a time where both Celtic and Scotland fans worried whether Callum McGregor would contribute again this season, and in turn, this summer.

    But as his side moved to the brink of yet another Scottish Premiership title with victory over rivals Rangers, the midfielder showed just how much he's got left in the tank.

    McGregor was tireless, charging into duels and setting the tempo. All being well, Scotland have plentiful options in central midfield, but none of them quite have the profile of the Celtic captain.

    Ross Stewart Image source, SNS

    The regular English Championship season may be over, but that means the play-offs are in full swing.

    Good news and bad news comes from the south coast. While Ross Stewart's return to fitness gives Steve Clarke another forward option, Che Adams was missing from the Southampton squad in their goalless first-leg draw at West Brom.

    Manager Russell Martin says the striker should be back on Friday. And Russell Martin wouldn't lie to the Tartan Army, would he?

    There was another stalemate in East Anglia, as Norwich City's Kenny McLean and Angus Gunn notched a clean sheet at home to Leeds United.

    Danny ArmstrongImage source, SNS

    Now to the question on everyone's minds - what's going on at right-back?

    While Thomas Frank believes Aaron Hickey's Euro chances aren't great, there aren't many options kicking around.

    Max Johnston has had to make do with a role from the bench at Sturm Graz, while Stephen O'Donnell has experience in the role for the national team, with his Motherwell team having scored nine goals in their last two outings.

    Another wildcard option being touted by some is Danny Armstrong, whose impressive goal contributions have helped Kilmarnock on their way to securing Europa League football this past weekend.

    Lewis Morgan Image source, Getty Images

    Now, some are sceptical of looking stateside when it comes to Scotland. We've all been involved in the Ryan Gauld debate at some point in our lives.

    But a different midfielder is lighting up the MLS. Remember Lewis Morgan?

    The former St Mirren man has scored eight goals in 12 games for New York Red Bulls. Form that might just force Clarke to cast an eye over the Atlantic.

    Back in Europe, Kieran Tierney got some valuable minutes under his belt, coming off the bench in Real Sociedad's 2-0 defeat to Barcelona.

  3. MacKenzie eyes Scotland call-up - gossippublished at 09:37 12 May

    Mackenzie gossip promoImage source, SNS

    Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie has set his sights on a Scotland call-up after lauding the work interim manager Peter Leven has done in improving his game (Sunday Post, print only)

    Read the rest of today's gossip here

  4. 'I don't miss Scottish referees' published at 17:08 9 May

    Media caption,

    Scotland defender Ryan Porteous tells Jonathan Sutherland about his relationship with referees on BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

    Listen to the full episode here.

  5. Tierney 'really positive' despite recent injury published at 11:21 9 May

    Kieran TierneyImage source, SNS

    Scotland defender Kieran Tierney will return to Real Sociedad training this week, according to The Athletic's Jordan Campbell.

    Tierney has endured an injury-hit campaign with the Spanish side, on loan from Arsenal, but looks set to feature during the La Liga run-in after a recent muscle problem.

    The 26-year-old is a key part of Scotland manager Steve Clarke's plans for Euro 2024 next month.

    "He should be back in training this week," Campbell, who recently travelled to San Sebastian to interview Tierney, told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

    "It just feels like every time he gets going again and gets back into the team, something else disrupts him. So I think he takes injury quite hard.

    "He's one of those boys that just loves to be playing week in, week out and getting a bit of momentum. But yeah, he seemed really positive."

    Campbell also revealed how international duties have helped motivate Tierney during numerous injury lay-offs.

    "When he's speaking about Scotland, it really hit me just how important that's been to him the last couple of years," Campbell added.

    "He's been used to being vice-captain at Celtic or a main player at Arsenal. Then last season was the first time not being first choice, being sort of phased out the team.

    "This year he's only made 14 starts because he's had two hamstring injuries. So it's been a new experience for him, but what he was saying was last season, he was just thinking about 'two weeks to Scotland, a week to Scotland'.

    "That was keeping him going. And he was talking about how Steve Clarke has been amazing for his career the last few years in terms of just keeping him motivated."

  6. 'It would mean the world' - Porteous on Euros hopespublished at 18:19 8 May

    Media caption,

    Scotland defender Ryan Porteous talks to BBC Scotland about the prospect of starting against Germany at this summer's Euros.

  7. Squad Watch - Skipper scores again, Shankland makes history & Doig on the money published at 10:17 7 May

    Sean McGill
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Not long to go now. Let's take a scoot round how Scotland's Euro hopefuls are getting on ahead of the Euros.

    Andy RobertsonImage source, Getty Images

    The skipper's on a bit of a hot streak. Andy Robertson scored Liverpool's second in a 4-2 win over Tottenham to make it two goals in his last two Premier League games. No harm in heading to Germany with your shooting boots on.

    Elsewhere in England, John McGinn was left frustrated as he had a goal chopped off in Aston Villa's 1-0 defeat to Billy Gilmour's Brighton.

    There were some concerns when Ryan Porteous was missing from the Watford teamsheet on the final day of the season, but manager Tom Cleverley said the defender was only left out to avoid a potential suspension at the start of next season.

    Lawrence Shankland Image source, SNS

    North of the border, Lawrence Shankland just keeps on making history.

    The Scottish Premiership top scorer became the second non-Old Firm man to be named PFA Scotland player of the year since 1990.

    Can that give the Hearts striker even move confidence to end the season strongly before he gets his passport stamped?

    The Tynecastle side will be looking to bounce back from defeat at Celtic, who have been buoyed by Callum McGregor's return to fitness.

    Some feared whether the midfielder would make the Euros a few months ago, but the skipper seems to be getting back to his best as he aims to lift yet another league title.

    Josh DoigImage source, Getty Images

    Our trips to the continent have tended to be dominated by Lewis Ferguson, who was just named the best midfielder in Serie A this season - so fair play!

    But the Bologna captain's injury allows us to look elsewhere, and Josh Doig grabbed the spotlight this weekend.

    The left-back assisted the Sassuolo goal that inflicted just a second league defeat of the season upon champions Inter Milan.

    Who was the other loss to, I hear you ask? That would also be Sassoulo.

    That bit of trivia might carry you through a pub quiz this summer if you're not jetting off to Germany.

  8. Doak could get Scotland call-up - gossippublished at 08:28 7 May

    Gossip banner

    Scotland manager Steve Clarke is considering calling up Liverpool's uncapped teenage attacker Ben Doak for the Euro 2024 finals while Bristol City's Ross McCrorie could be another inclusion. (Sun), external

    Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley believes team-mate James Forrest deserves more respect and a Scotland recall for Euro 2024. (Herald - subscription), external

    Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip

  9. Uefa confirms 26-man squads for Euro 2024 published at 18:14 3 May

    Steve Clarke Image source, SNS

    Uefa has announced that nations will be allowed 26-man squads for this summer's European Championship in Germany.

    The European governing body's executive committee confirmed the increase from 23 players on Friday after the national competitions committee voted in favour of the change in April.

    Teams were allowed 26-man squads at Euro 2020 due to the impact of Covid-19 but Uefa had initially planned to revert to 23-strong groups at Euro 2024.

    Expanded squads were also permitted at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar because it was played in the middle of the domestic season.

    Participating teams do not have to name an extended squad but must submit a list of at least 23 players to Uefa by 7 June.

  10. Scotland Euro 2024 tickets on resale for £12,000published at 17:33 3 May

    Chris McLaughlin
    BBC Scotland sports news correspondent

    Scotland Image source, SNS

    Tickets for Scotland’s opening Euro 2024 match against Germany in June are being offered by online ticket resale companies for more than £12,000.

    Uefa has warned fans that buy from unofficial outlets that they could be refused entry.

    A total of 2.7 million tickets were made available for the competition, which runs from 14 June to 14 July.

    The final public sale opened on Thursday with some fans complaining of technical errors due to high demand.

    Scotland kicks off the competition with a match against hosts in Munich on 14 June.

    The team then travels to face Switzerland in Cologne on 19 June before the final group match against Hungary in Stuttgart on 23 June.

    The cheapest available tickets for the opening match are priced at £43 but some online resale companies are advertising the same tickets for £600.

  11. Can Shankland play the way Scotland need?published at 16:22 2 May

    Media caption,

    Scotland manager Steve Clarke discusses his striker options for Euro 2024, with Hearts' Lawrence Shankland firmly in the mix.

    Listen and subscribe to the This Sporting Life podcast on BBC Sounds

  12. McTominay loss would be 'enormous blow to Scotland'published at 17:10 1 May

    Scott McTominayImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    McTominay is helped from the pitch after picking up a knee injury

    Scotland would lose a "massive player" if Scott McTominay were to miss the Euros, says Michael Grant of The Times.

    There were fears the Manchester United midfielder may miss this summer's tournament after he left the field in discomfort in a 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday.

    But the midfielder took to social media on Tuesday to say his injury is "nothing serious" and he hopes to be back "soon".

    "There was a real 'pit of your stomach' feeling when we heard about McTominay," Grant told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

    "It didn't look good. There was a rumour during the rounds yesterday that he was going to be out for three to four months."

    "To have lost McTominay would have been an enormous blow to Scotland. Seven goals in qualifying last year. Just a massive, massive player and influence for us.

    "If we're to do anything at this tournament, we need the key players, the absolute foundations of the side, and he's one of them."

  13. 'You can't overestimate Gilmour's importance to Scotland'published at 12:05 1 May

    Billy GilmourImage source, SNS

    Has Billy Gilmour made himself one of the first names in Scotland's XI?

    That’s the view of The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell, who says the Brighton midfielder’s importance to Steve Clarke can’t be downplayed.

    Gilmour left Chelsea in the summer of 2022 in search of more first-team football, but the influence of midfield duo Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo made it difficult for the Scot to force his way into Roberto de Zerbi’s team last term.

    That’s changed this season, though, with Gilmour playing a key role in the Brighton midfield prior to his recent injury, which he made a return from in Sunday’s Premier League defeat at Bournemouth.

    And Campbell feels the 22-year-old's development this campaign has only elevated his status as a Scotland player.

    "I don't even think you can overestimate how important Gilmour is now to Scotland," Campbell said on Tuesday's Scottish Football Podcast.

    "Go back even two or three years ago, he cemented himself in the Scotland team, but it still felt like there were some games Clarke perhaps preferred somebody else.

    "But with his development over the last couple of years at Brighton, he's now turning into the player everyone hoped he would become.

    "He's done so well to navigate his career, to get out of there and go to a progressive club like Brighton. You've seen him transform his body. He looks like a Premier League athlete now.

    "He can get around the pitch, he's really robust and it's massive for Scotland he's back because I think he's one of the first, if not the first name on the team sheet now."

  14. What can Scotland expect from Switzerland at Euro 2024?published at 15:59 30 April

    Media caption,

    There are "a lot of worries" around the Switzerland squad as they prepare to compete in Scotland's group at Euro 2024 this summer, says Swiss football expert Craig King.

    Listen and subscribe to the Scottish football podcast on BBC Sounds