Summary

  • Latest from Scotland camp before game with Switzerland on Wednesday

  • Defender Hanley speaks at media conference

  1. Cheeriopublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 17 June

    That'll do us for today.

    A reminder that you can find more Scotland content on our dedicated page.

    We'll be back tomorrow.

  2. 'Scotland need Hanley's experience on Wednesday'published at 13:29 British Summer Time 17 June

    Gary Caldwell
    Former Scotland defender on Sky Sports

    Grant Hanley and Leroy SaneImage source, EPA

    They have to all recover. Defensively, from the front, the pressure wasn't right.

    We weren't as aggressive as we need to be to play at our best.

    When Germany did break our midfield line and attack with the numbers they did, it caused us so many problems.

    When we're at our best our back five is really compact and can get out and stop crosses.

    The quality that we have, the experience that we have in that back line with Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, I'm sure they can get that right on Wednesday night.

    I played with Grant Hanley when he was a younger centre-half. He is now that experienced centre-half and it's probably a night where you need that experience.

    You need somebody that's played in a lot of these games and understands what it takes.

  3. Postpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 17 June

    Ex-Scotland centre-back Gary Caldwell also reflected on the defeat to Germany and said Grant Hanley's experience could be key to getting a positive response on Wednesday...

  4. 'Best fans in tournament deserve performance'published at 13:24 British Summer Time 17 June

    Gary Caldwell
    Former Scotland defender on Sky Sports

    Tartan Army in MunichImage source, Reuters

    They've been the best fans by far in the tournament.

    No Scotland, no party. They have had a brilliant party even after a disappointing performance and result against Germany.

    They still behaved themselves impeccably well. They still had a brilliant time and they will still come out in huge numbers and back the team again.

    So hopefully the boys can put on a performance and get a result for them because they certainly deserve it.

  5. Postpublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 17 June

    Those views on the Tartan Army were echoed by former Scotland defender Gary Caldwell, who was speaking to Sky Sports earlier...

  6. 'We need Tartan Army on our side' - Tierneypublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 17 June

    Kieran Tierney crosses against GermanyImage source, PA Media

    Kieran Tierney has asked the Tartan Amy stick with Scotland ahead of Wednesday's second group match with Switzerland.

    Fans travelled in their thousands to Munich for Friday's 5-1 defeat to Germany, with thousands more expected to arrive in Cologne for matchday two over the next 48 hours.

    "We do need it. We do need the Tartan Army on our side," Tierney told Uefa. "They've been with us all the way so let's hope it continues in the next two games.

    "We seen the videos going about online. Our families were there, the reception we got when we came on to the park to warm up was different class so there was a lot of excitement before the game.

    "It was a major moment for Scotland, the Tartan Army and all of us. The fans were different class, the national anthem was the best one I've been part of. It was amazing.

    "It just makes you so proud, a bit emotional as well just knowing all these people are there just to support.

    "They are with you all the time, even as the game went on and the scoreline wasn't great for us, they were still there for us and it's so important for us."

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

    We've got more from Kieran Tierney incoming.

    The Scotland and Arsenal defender is hoping the Tartan Army stick with them on Wednesday.

    Don't worry about that, Kieran. They'll be with you every step of the way.

  8. From 'Oor Billy' to Scotland's hopepublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 17 June

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Scotland in Cologne

    Billy GilmourImage source, PA Media

    Now part of a Brighton team that looks at home in the upper echelons of the Premier League, 'Oor Billy' looks equally comfortable in his own surroundings.

    Only just turned 23, he is a linchpin for his club side and may well be in line to try and help his country get their Euro 2024 campaign back on track against Switzerland on Wednesday.

    Billy Gilmour started on the bench in Scotland’s 5-1 thrashing by Germany in Munich, and already there is huge clamour among fans and pundits to see if they will get their wish.

    "He’s been brilliant with me," Gilmour said of manager Steve Clarke before the tournament. "Of course I’m from the same area as him, he’s an Ayrshire boy.

    "He’s helped me a lot, especially at my time at Norwich when I wasn’t playing. He had that loyalty to pick me and say, ‘look, you’re not going to play, but you’re part of the squad. Train and work hard and go back to Norwich’.

    "When I came into the squad he made me feel welcome from the start and I guess he now looks at me as an older player. I’ve been in the squad for a couple of years and trying to take more responsibility.

    "I’m not a kid now."

  9. 'Gilmour or Christie?'published at 13:06 British Summer Time 17 June

    Ex-Scotland winger Neil McCann felt it would either be one of Ryan Christie or Billy Gilmour against Germany.

    Will that be the case again on Wednesday or can both start?

    Remember, you can ask McCann a question about Scotland today by clicking here, external.

    Media caption,

    Who should Clarke select against Switzerland?

  10. 'Nervousness' took over against Germanypublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 17 June

    Ramon Vega
    Former Switzerland defender on Scottish Football Podcast

    Scotland playersImage source, PA Media

    I played the opening game at Wembley in Euro 96 against England. I'm telling you right now, I couldn’t tell you one thing about the team talk at that time because I forgot all of that.

    My focus at that time was playing against Teddy Sheringham, Alan Shearer and all of those guys. I think the same thing must've happened to the Scottish players.

    I respect Steve Clarke as a coach and as a professional, he wants to give the best information to them.

    But I think they might not have got all of that and I think the nervousness of your mission playing against the hosts in Germany can take over.

    When you're playing against Germany, even if not the host, it's always always a massive game.

  11. Postpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 17 June

    Touching on the added nerves the Scotland team were perhaps feeling on Friday, Ramon Vega recalled a similar experience of his own on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast earlier today...

  12. Postpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 17 June

    Grant HanleyImage source, PA Media

    That brings the press conference to an end.

    The noise from the camp is pretty much as expected.

    'We need to move on, put Friday behind us, look forward' etc etc.

  13. 'Our unity is so important'published at 12:49 British Summer Time 17 June

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley adds that "it's important we've got a really close-knit group in camp".

    And he finishes by reiterating that the team "must look forward".

  14. 'Maybe there were more nerves on Friday'published at 12:46 British Summer Time 17 June

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley: “These games are huge, a big occasion and everyone wants to play on those types of nights.

    "So obviously there is a bit of added nerves in the atmosphere around the game.

    "But no I don’t think that’s something we can use as an excuse as to why we didn’t perform like we wanted to on Friday."

  15. 'Switzerland have some real quality'published at 12:45 British Summer Time 17 June

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley: "The lads watched the [Switzerland v Hungary] game.

    "Switzerland have got some good players, some real quality in the side. I'm hoping we turn up and put on a performance like we have shown for a few years now."

  16. 'It's not about answering critics'published at 12:43 British Summer Time 17 June

    Grant HanleyImage source, PA Media

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley: "I don't think we need to send a message to critics. Certainly for Scotland supporters, we feel that disappointment as well."

  17. Hanley expects 'difficult' Swiss sidepublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 17 June

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley: "We've put the result behind us, we're looking forward, it will be a difficult match on Wednesday.

    "Switzerland are a good side with good players. The focus is mainly on ourselves."

  18. 'Time to get back to basics'published at 12:41 British Summer Time 17 June

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley: "I think it happens in football where you have periods where performances and results go well.

    "The answer for us is to get back to basics and really concentrate on where we had success and why we had success before."

  19. 'We've shown before we can bounce back'published at 12:40 British Summer Time 17 June

    Grant HanleyImage source, PA Media

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley: "This is a group [of players] that's been together for quite a while now.

    "We've had our ups and downs together, we've shown before we can bounce back from negative results."

  20. 'Full focus now on the Swiss'published at 12:39 British Summer Time 17 June

    Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley: "Our focus is now on [the Switzerland game] and how we can perform better to give ourselves a better chance of getting a result."