Summary

  • Scotland head coach Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson speak at press conference

  • All 26 players took part in Scotland training on Thursday

  • Scotland take on hosts Germany in Friday's Euro 2024 opener (20:00 BST)

  1. 'We don't want to have any regrets this time'published at 17:17 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scotland captain Andy Robertson: "The first Euros was massive for us, now we want to compete. Last time we felt in the England game we did pretty well but let ourselves down in the others.

    "We don't want to have any regrets this time. What's the worst that can happen? We go into a long list of teams that haven't made it out the group or we put ourselves in a good position to be a team to make history.

    "We're excited by the challenge, we're excited about what's ahead and if we perform the way I know we can perform then I'm confident we can make history."

  2. 'We can't succeed without the fans'published at 17:15 British Summer Time 13 June

    On the travelling fans, Scotland captain Andy Robertson says: "It's amazing. We see all the videos, we see everyone landing into Munich in their numbers and I think there's so many people we know that are over here.

    "It feels as if most of the country are here which is crazy. The tartan army have been amazing with us since day one. The manager made a point to get them back on side because the home support had maybe taken a nose dive.

    "We know there's a lot of fans over here and we hope to make them proud. We know not all of them can get in the stadium, we wish they could, it would help us out.

    "We can't do it without the support and we hope they enjoy themselves. Hopefully we can give them something to shout about and they can stay in Germany a little bit longer."

    Andy RobertsonImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'We expect a lot from ourselves'published at 17:13 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scotland captain Andy Robertson: "We lost Lyndon [Dykes] which was difficult for a couple of days, but we moved past it and now we're excited.

    "It's important we show up to our maximum and if we do that we can create a bit of history. Tomorrow night we are playing a team full of quality, in front of their home fans, but it's a challenge we're excited for.

    "We expect a lot from ourselves and hopefully we can do that on the pitch."

  4. 'We've waited a long time for this'published at 17:12 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scotland captain Andy Robertson: "We've waited a long time or this game, it feels as if it's been years and years coming. We know how much of a challenge it's going to be, one more sleep and we'll be ready come kick-off.

    "I don't really think about my emotions too much. I feel the same as the rest of the boys. I feel immensely proud and very excited as well. It's amazing to be captain, they make my life very easy.

    "Even the new boys that step in, they embrace it early doors and it keeps the feel-good factor going."

  5. Postpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Scotland in Munich

    And just like that, off goes Steve Clarke.

    Most important thing from all of that? Everyone fit and flying.

    Here comes the captain...

  6. Postpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 13 June

    "Respect everyone, fear no-one".

    I love that from the manager.

  7. Clarke on 'pride' at back-to-back finalspublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 13 June

    Steve ClarkeImage source, Getty Images

    Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: "I think we should all be proud that we're here. It's been a long time since 1998 when we actually travelled abroad to appear in a tournament like this.

    "That's why everyone is so excited. We're proud we've been able to do back-to-back tournaments and hopefully by the end of this we'll be even more proud at having done something a little bit more special in regards to Scottish football."

  8. 'My players will handle it well'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: "Most of the players have been involved in big matches before so I'm sure they'll handle it well.

    On his thoughts on Germany, Clarke adds: "They're a good team, I think people were trying to talk them down a little bit. I think Julian Nagelsmann found, like I did, it takes a while to find your best team.

    "When the draw was made I expected it to be a tough game and nothing has changed my mind."

  9. 'Everyone fully fit and flying'published at 17:04 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: "I've been lucky enough to be involved in big matches - it was nice to be involved in the last Euros.

    "I can enjoy it, I'll enjoy it even more once we've got four points on the board.

    On squad fitness, Clarke adds: "Everyone is fully fit, flying, desperate to be selected and ready to go."

  10. 'If we don't believe, what's the point?'published at 17:03 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: "We believe we can get a result every time we go to the pitch, otherwise what's the point.

    "We prepared well, we're ready and hopefully we can show that tomorrow night."

    Steve ClarkeImage source, Getty Images
  11. 'Support so important for us'published at 17:02 British Summer Time 13 June

    On the Tartan Army, Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says: "It gives us a big boost, they're going to be behind us in every minute of every game and that's really important for us.

    "We've had a taste of it already. I'm sure there will be a few around in Munich tonight that we won't see. We hope they will enjoy themselves and behave themselves."

  12. 'Respect everyone, fear no-one'published at 17:00 British Summer Time 13 June

    Steve ClarkeImage source, Getty Images

    Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: "It's the opening game of a four-team section, three matches, we know what we have to do to qualify and that's all we focus on.

    "The enormity of the opener is a bit of a sideshow and hopefully we don't get too caught up in that.

    "It's a difficult game. One of the mantras I've had is respect everyone and fear no one. We know they're a good team but hopefully we can show everyone we're a good team as well."

  13. 'Busy press conference, big game'published at 16:59 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scotland head coach Steve Clarke starts by saying: "First of all it's quite a busy press conference, so it must be a big game. We've trained well, we're excited for the match."

  14. Postpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 13 June

    Steve Clarke gives a wee wink to someone in the media room.

    He's certainly calm.

  15. Postpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Scotland in Munich

    He looks happy...

    Steve clarke
  16. Postpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 13 June

    Here we go, Steve Clarke has taken his seat.

  17. Postpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Scotland in Munich

    Not often you get a Scotland presser with this much attention.

    Room
  18. Postpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 13 June

    You should see a 'watch live' option at the top of the page now.

    Just click on that to watch the press conference from Munich.

    We've had some technical issues today but it should be all good now. Famous last words.

    Still waiting for them to arrive, right enough.

  19. 'My flight over was full of Scotland fans'published at 16:49 British Summer Time 13 June

    Ah, there he is.

    Look at him with his retro top on.

    Still heartbroken for the big man but he'll still enjoy himself I'm sure.

    Media caption,

    'Disappointed not be involved but I'm still going to enjoy it'

  20. Postpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 13 June

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Scotland at Allianz Arena

    Set phasers to buzzin’.

    Allianz press conference roomImage source, BBC Sport