Michael: What's your thoughts on not starting McTominay against Germany so he's fresh for the next two games, given they are likely to be more important? He hasn't played in either friendly - so getting him on for some minutes towards the end of this game to get him ready for Hungary/Switzerland makes sense to me.

Tom English: Hi Michael. If he's fit and ready to roll then I'd definitely start him. You're right, he hasn't played in either of the recent friendlies so that's concerning. But he's such an athlete and a goalscorer and an all-round influence that he has to play. Scotland don't have to win or even draw. A 1-0 defeat wouldn't be a bad result at all. Goal difference might be important. On that basis, I think Scotland have to go full metal jacket on Friday.

Angus Cochrane
BBC Scotland News

Munich city centre had a sleepy feel last night but it hasn’t lasted long.

In Marienplatz, a central meeting point in the old town, locals are being treated to renditions of 'Super John McGinn', doubtless the soundtrack of the week.

Towering over the square is the Neues Rathaus, Munich town hall. Overnight the neo-Gothic landmark had a makeover, with a giant saltire now flying beside the German and Munich flags.

Dozens of locals and tourists crowd around one bar to catch a glimpse of a bagpiper sparking a sing song.

“No Scotland, no party,” says Graeme Taylor, summing up the mood of the travelling fans.

The Dundee native, who lives in Perpignan, France, has come to Germany, via Barcelona, with his son Josh.

Strolling up the glamorous Sendlinger Strasse, the pair say they’ve had a warm welcome.

“Bars will enjoy us coming because we’ll drink them dry,” adds Graeme.

I see the cakes and I raise you a mince and tattie pie, which I can now confirm is an absolute belter.

Would be even better on a roll. Dunno if you'll get that anywhere in Germany, right enough.

Jane Lewis
BBC Scotland in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The media are being well looked after here in the Olympic ice rink in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the venue for the Scotland media conferences.

The cakes have been VERY popular. Today's offering below...

Len EK: Tom, don't you think a fit Porteous is a better option than a rusty Hanley? Also, what about Christie, McTominay and McGregor in midfield?

Tom English: I can't see a rusty Hanley being an option, Len. I know Steve Clarke loves him, but he looked shaky against Finland, which is no surprise given how little football he's played. Porteous-Hendry-Tierney maybe.

The midfield is one of the areas that's giving Clarke food for thought. McTominay, Gilmour, Christie and McGinn played really well for 70 minutes against the Netherlands when McGregor was injured. It seems nuts to even suggest a Scotland team without McGregor in it, but I wonder if Clarke is thinking about it.

David: If we fail to get out the group again, should Clarke keep his job after the tournament?

Tom English: Absolutely, David. This is a tough group and Scotland are favourites to finish bottom. He's done a brilliant job and should continue, if he wants to.

We've given you the chance to ask Tom English a question today.

Here are some answers from our chief sports writer...

James McFadden
Former Scotland international on Football Daily Podcast

Where Scotland have been, the pressure initially to get to a major tournament and to actually do it, now you've got an opportunity to get out the group.

It's not going to be easy, but you've got a chance of qualifying if you finish third in the group.

Chris Powell
Former England coach on Sacked in the Morning

I've never seen Steve Clarke in any other mood, other than what you see on TV - it's brilliant.

I think it's important, especially at international level, where the whole country is watching. It's not a club team, so everyone's engaged in the team and he's just level-headed about it all. I think it's a brilliant way to go.

It's no surprise the team has got to where it's got to and where hopefully it's going to, because it's important any player that comes in, any staff member that comes in, they know exactly where they stand.

Everyone wants that and you're sort of getting consistency in the games now as well. So it's no surprise to me.

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In the meantime...

Former England coach Chris Powell also featured the Sacked in the Morning Euros special.

He heaped praise on Scotland boss Steve Clarke...

Click here to listen to the full episode.

Billy must've heard I've got a pie in the oven and he's going to let me eat it first.

Ach, that's nice of him.

Jane Lewis
BBC Scotland in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

There's a delay to proceedings here...

The Scotland media conference will now start in about an hour.

"The first time we manage to get out of the group stage, all hell will break loose in Scotland".

That's the view of former national team boss Craig Levein.

Levein says he also has high hopes that Steve Clarke's squad can do better this time round than the last Euros.

"I found in international football, playing in Europe for your club, once you start doing it on a regular basis, the fear disappears," the former Scotland centre-half told the Sacked in the Morning podcast.

"Why I think Scotland will do better in this tournament than the last one is they have been there and understand the emotions that come along with being involved in these finals.

"I think the more often you experience it, it just becomes another thing that you do."

Right, less pie chat and more dreaming of Scotland reaching the knockouts while we wait for wee Billy.

Craig Levein, it's your turn...

You know you've been well and truly hit with Euros fever when this is lunch for the day.

A mince and tattie pie? It's a first for me.

I'll give you lot a review when it's finally out of the oven.

Jane Lewis
BBC Scotland in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Image source, PA Media

Birthday boy (okay, a bit belated, it was yesterday) Billy Gilmour will speak to the media shortly.

Gilmour burst on to the Scotland scene at the last Euros.. can't imagine him not playing a key role against Germany on Friday.

We've been told wee Billy Gilmour will be on media duties today.

He's expected to speak at 12:30 BST, but don't be surprised if it's slightly delayed.

Again, we'll provide quotes from the Brighton midfielder right here.

Permitting we don't have any technical issues, you should also be able to watch it.

Five minutes of an upbeat Steve Clarke. He even smiles and laughs at one point!

Jokes, obviously, I'm not that cruel.

Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on Football Daily Podcast

There's been a bit of negativity hanging about after the friendlies, but we need to draw a line under it.

Friendlies are friendlies, you just shrug your shoulders and get on. The players know they will turn up when they have to turn up.

And Steve Clarke believes the group will turn up when he needs them to, so there's a quiet confidence there.

Stephen O'Donnell
Ex-Scotland defender on Sacked in the Morning

Everybody was learning and what gives us the chance to be more optimistic for this tournament is that the majority of that squad's got that experience, which none of us had in 2021.

These are the things that give you a wee bit more optimism for this tournament because they all have that now.

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Stephen O'Donnell knows a thing or two about playing in a major finals with Scotland.

The Motherwell right-back featured on the Sacked in the Morning Euros special.

He spoke about how the previous experience in Euro 2020 could prove to be beneficial...