Sonny

Against Hungary, I was really surprised at the way we controlled the first 35 minutes.

It was utter domination of the ball, but in the midfield, not beyond.

That was the problem and, to be honest, it has been the problem for a while.

The two guys who have got us out of trouble time and time again are Scott McTominay and John McGinn - and they got very little against Hungary.

They were marked well, but we were not going past people or holding it up and flicking it on.

If you look at most other teams, they have eights, 10s or someone out wide who are looking up, seeing passes.

We have got to the point where we have got to this level now to qualify. But we cannot say it is a disgrace, that we were let down.

We were not. We got as far as we deserved to get with the quality we have.

The biggest shout will be Lawrence Shankland looked good for the time when he came on, but did you see the game?

It was wide open for that period and that is why you bring him on.

This was the best chance we have ever had to qualify from a group stage.

It is a big old competition with 16 teams making it into the knockouts - I remember when it used to just be eight.

It is the chance for generations and generations and we still could not do it.

A lot of the players are at or around their peak. They may be at or falling off it by the time we come to the World Cup and, after that, we need to rebuild.

So what do you do? Do you start the rebuild now with a new head coach?

The Scottish FA has to make that decision. Steve Clarke has to make that decision.

I own up to being biased. It is funny in this business, now and then you need to put your hands up and say "he's a mate of mine but also I rate him".

This was the best chance we have ever had to qualify from a group stage.

Read more Pat Nevin's full column here.

Mark

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Prior to Euro 2024, Scottish FA president Mike Mulraney said an extension to Steve Clarke's contract as Scotland head coach could be "on the cards".

The 60-year-old's deal runs out at the end of the next World Cup cycle in 2026.

Mulraney said the SFA felt no need to rush into discussions and backed Clarke ahead of Euro 2024, making it clear he would "lead us [Scotland] into the next campaign".

Clarke became the first Scotland boss to lead the nation to successive European Championships after ending a 23-year wait to appear at a major tournament.

However, he failed to win a game at both Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, with his side scoring just three times across both tournaments.

Overall Clarke's record as Scotland boss reads - P58 W25 D14 L19 - and includes only one win in his last 10 games.

His 43.10% win rate puts him behind Gordon Strachan (47.50%), who managed Scotland between 2013–2017.

After a dip in form, is Clarke the right man for the 2026 World Cup? Let us know on the thumb vote below.

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Scotland knew they needed a win against Hungary to put themselves in the best possible position to qualify for the last 16.

Neither side created many chances in the full 90 but when 10 minutes were added on, attacking fire was sparked. Scotland committed players forward in the hopes of scoring a late winner but it left them vulnerable at the back.

Hungary sent them a warning shot when Kevin Csoboth hit the post and a few minutes later he scored to break Scotland hearts.

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Despite the heavy defeat to Germany, Scotland knew they could still qualify for the last 16 with two good results from their remaining matches.

Two wins would have put them in the best position to go through in one of the top two slots in the group. Their game against Switzerland began just how they would have wanted with Scott McTominay putting then ahead in the 13th minute.

However, Switzerland equalised 13 minutes later through Xherdan Shaqiri. That is how the scoreline remained. It may not have given Scotland the full three points they were after but the point ignited their campaign with the knowledge a win over Hungary could be enough to send them through.

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First up Scotland faced their toughest opponent in hosts Germany. Some may have had hopes Scotland could contain Germany and hold them out for a sustained period but it took just 10 minutes for them to score - then they just kept scoring.

After Florian Wirtz' goal, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored in the first half. Havertz' effort was a penalty after Ryan Porteous was red carded for a foul in the area.

The second half became a mountain to climb with Scotland down to 10 and Germany kept coming. Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can added two more with Scotland getting a consolation from a Antonio Rudiger own goal.

A tough result to open Scotland's campaign.

Scotland's 2024 European Championships are over after losing 1-0 to Hungary but what a two-week journey it has been.

Just over 14 days ago Scotland landed in Germany with John McGinn grabbing headlines with his Bavarian dance moves.

Take a look at his moves below and we will run through the ups and downs of Scotland's campaign.

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Tom, Laugharne

Spain are already through to the last 16 as group winners and may choose to rest some key players ahead of the knockouts.

Italy will qualify for the knockouts as runners-up if they avoid defeat against Croatia later. The defending champions will be eliminated if they lose and Albania beat Spain, meaning team selection may play a big factor.

Albania can clinch second if they beat Spain and Croatia beat Italy. Although, if Croatia's margin of victory is two goals greater than Albania's, they would jump above their Group B rivals.

Croatia will also finish second if they beat Italy and Albania do not beat Spain.

Matches remaining:

Croatia v Italy - BBC One & 5 Live

Albania v Spain - BBC Two

NB: All matches kick off at 20:00 BST, coverage on BBC One & BBC Two begins at 19:30, while build-up begins on BBC Radio 5 Live from 19:00.

All 26 England players were in action during today's training session:

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England need to avoid defeat against Slovenia in their final group game on Tuesday to guarantee progressing from Group C.

A win will ensure Gareth Southgate's side advance as group winners and play one of the best third-places sides.

If Denmark fail to beat Serbia, then England will qualify regardless of their result against Slovenia.

Denmark and Slovenia will progress automatically with wins. Serbia will finish in the top two if they beat Denmark and Slovenia don't beat England.

If England progress from finishing second in the group they will play hosts Germany in the last 16.

Matches remaining:

England v Slovenia (ITV1)

Denmark v Serbia (ITV4)

NB: Both matches will be played on Tuesday at 20:00 BST

England

The stream for England's training session has finished. A light-hearted session with Luke Shaw back with the team.

The only slight worry was Jordan Pickford's issue with his shoulder.

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Chris

England

Luke Shaw has his turn in the middle of the circle, attempting to nab possession from his England team-mates. He is agile, fast-paced and looks as good as anyone else on the ball.

Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at the England camp

Everyone is watching Luke Shaw at training to see how he is moving and England manager Gareth Southgate is one of them.

Southgate was watching the group Shaw was in in their group 'rondo' drill. It could be a big boost if Shaw is to play some minutes in the final game.

England

Declan Rice and Luke Shaw are animated in their group's one-touch game. Rice won the ball and laughter and words were exchanged between the pair.

The England environment seems peaceful and playful.

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Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at the England camp

One of the groups in training includes Kieran Trippier, Joe Gomez, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Phil Foden and Harry Kane. Could that be an indication of any of the players that are due to come in for the game against Slovenia?

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Gareth Southgate looks relaxed and he wanders around the training pitch observing his players with both arms casually behind his back.

Jude Belingham lets out a big groan as Phil Foden picks up the ball in a one-touch game.

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