Summary

  • Steve Clarke and John McGinn face the media

  • Scotland face Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday

  1. 'Hungary a force to be reckoned with'published at 17:33 British Summer Time 22 June

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    I would love to say Scotland are favourites, but the Hungarians showed in the Germany game they're something to be reckoned with.

    They're going to test us. It'll be so tight, I think a goal either way will win it.

    They're going to be a threat, but I think we can get at their backline.

  2. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 22 June

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Scotland at Stuttgart Stadium

    Press conference

    The media room at the Stuttgart Arena is filling up as the Hungarian delegation arrive for their press conference.

    Scotland's is due to start in about an hour.

  3. 'Scotland fans have done country proud'published at 17:28 British Summer Time 22 June

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland international speaking to BBC Sport

    The numbers that they are in here in Germany are incredible. Anywhere Scotland are playing, there are Scotland shirts everywhere and you can't walk down the street without seeing one.

    The anthems in the stadiums for both games... I thought the one in Munich was outstanding; the one in Cologne was breathtaking.

    So, because they are in there with a fighting chance, I expect it to be even better come Sunday.

    The Scotland fans have done their country proud, let's hope the players do as well.

  4. We've found our Tierney replacement...published at 17:24 British Summer Time 22 June

    Massive Peter Kay 'ave it vibes here.

    If you know, you know.

    Scotland fans in StuttgartImage source, PA Media
  5. Scots 'tough at beer drinking' - Nagelsmannpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 22 June

    Germany v Switzerland, Sunday 20.00

    Kheredine Idessane
    BBC Scotland at Frankfurt Arena

    Julian NagelsmannImage source, Getty Images

    Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has a big smile on his face when I ask him if he would be happy for Scotland to qualify for the last 16, given the number of fans who've travelled and made new friends here.

    "I've seen a lot of the videos in Munich. They are tough when it comes to beer drinking, the Scottish fans," he says.

    "They are very noisy. It was a cool game against the Scottish team. But I wish all the teams the best of luck to be successful. First of all we want to win the game tomorrow against the Swiss.

    "I wish you all the best. The same for the Hungary team. They [Scotland] should fight for the three points."

    Ach well, you can't blame a boy for trying, can you? I was hoping for 'Nagelsmann's Scottish rallying cry'. Instead, we had 'all the best to Scotland and to Hungary'.

    A superbly diplomatic answer. Germany has been a great host so far and they don't want to upset anyone unnecessarily.

  6. 'Szoboszlai Hungary's star man'published at 17:15 British Summer Time 22 June

    Liam McLeod
    BBC Sport Scotland in Stuttgart

    Dominik SzoboszlaiImage source, Reuters

    Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool is the star man. At 23, he is the youngest captain at this championship and, as you would expect, he will be the biggest danger to Scotland on Sunday night in Stuttgart.

    Even in the past three years, this team has developed, encapsulated by their victories over England and Germany during the most recent edition of the Nations League, which included a stunning 4-0 success in Wolverhampton, a heaviest home defeat for them in almost a century.

    Hungary were 14 games unbeaten until they lost out to Republic of Ireland in a pre-tournament friendly in Dublin - their longest defeat-free sequence in 69 years.

    Like Steve Clarke with Scotland, Rossi has been focusing on weaving a tight-knit group together. They are generally solid defensively, although the Italian coach will be disappointed with some of the five goals they have shipped in their two games so far.

  7. 'Hungary not as confident anymore'published at 17:10 British Summer Time 22 June

    Kevin McCluskie
    Hungary-based football writer on BBC Sportsound

    Before everything kicked off, Hungary thought they'd maybe get a point or sneak a victory against Switzerland.

    Germany was always a game they were happy to write off, but they looked at Scotland as the game that will get the three points. They do still look at it that way, but they're not as confident anymore.

    The backline has previously been really solid, didn't lose very many goals, but this tournament so far has been very uncharacteristic.

    From a Scotland point of view, that's something they should capitalise on.

  8. 'There are many ways to hurt Hungary'published at 17:04 British Summer Time 22 June

    Che AdamsImage source, Reuters

    Scotland striker Che Adams on facing Hungary: "Every game is going to be tough at the Euros. It's in our hands now, we’ve just got to concentrate on what we've got to do. We're looking forward to it, everyone's excited.

    "If we perform like we did the other night then we will be fine. I think there are many ways we can hurt [Hungary].

    "We're a good team when we believe in ourselves and we're on the front foot like we were against Switzerland. We can cause problems for any team.

    "They're quite physical, they like to put pressure on, they're quite a hard-working team, but so are we."

  9. Postpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 22 June

    Oh, Scotland striker Che Adams spoke to our BBC Sport colleagues.

    Fancy seeing what he told us? Course you do...

  10. Germany presser under waypublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 22 June

    Kheredine Idessane
    BBC Scotland at Frankfurt Arena

    Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsmann is in the house at the Frankfurt Arena prior to Germany's group finale with Switzerland.

  11. Stage is set...published at 16:55 British Summer Time 22 June

    Jane Lewis
    BBC Scotland in Stuttgart Arena

    We're awaiting the Hungarian press conference to get underway here at the Stuttgart Arena.

    As well as manager Marco Rossi, we're told to expect players Endre Botka and Attila Szalai.

    Media room StuttgartImage source, Jane Lewis
  12. How can I watch Scotland v Hungary?published at 16:52 British Summer Time 22 June

    The game is live on BBC One, the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app from 19:00 BST.

    And you've got a choice of commentary options - Steve Bower and James McFadden or Liam McLeod and Neil McCann.

    You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 Live or Radio Scotland commentary on BBC Sounds as well as special editions of 606 and Off the Ball.

    And, of course, every moment of the action will be on the BBC Sport website & app from 18:00, including in-play clips, match highlights and the ability to have your say and rate the players.

  13. 'Too late to make change to system'published at 16:48 British Summer Time 22 June

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland international speaking to BBC Sport

    Kieran TierneyImage source, Reuters

    Kieran Tierney has been so crucial to the back three or back five. I would probably say it's too late in the day to make massive changes to the system.

    If he goes with the back three, Scott McKenna will come in. I thought he played well when he came on for Kieran Tierney in the second half.

  14. Could Tierney injury mean four at back?published at 16:43 British Summer Time 22 June

    Leanne Crichton
    Former Scotland midfielder speaking to BBC Scotland

    So much of the structure of the back line is because of Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson.

    It maybe weighs heavily towards the option of going to a back four, otherwise you're forcing people into positions they may not be wholly comfortable with.

    The whole point of the back five was to accommodate Robertson and Tierney, and also if you had the attacking power of either Aaron Hickey or Nathan Patterson on the right. You don't have them either.

    Anthony Ralston is a right-back. Is there an option to go back to the four, then?

    It's a bit of a dilemma for Clarke. But with it comes positives.

  15. 'McKenna will come in for Tierney'published at 16:37 British Summer Time 22 June

    Steven Thompson
    Former Scotland striker speaking to BBC Scotland

    Scott McKennaImage source, PA Media

    I think what will happen is Scott McKenna will just come in.

    He's a decent replacement and is a very good player. He offers us an aerial threat in both boxes for set plays.

    I doubt the manager would deviate from the shape he plays and McKenna will just slot in.

    It's obviously a major blow with Kieran Tierney going out, he's one of our best players. His combinations on the left with Andy Robertson have been a big feature for the national team under Clarke.

    You have to feel for him. He's had an a horrendous time with injuries. It's absolutely devastating for him.

    It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and, now his tournament is over, it's 10 times worse.

  16. Postpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 22 June

    That presser will be the first time we hear from Steve Clarke following the news Kieran Tierney won't play a part for Scotland for the remainder of the Euros.

    How to replace the defender has been a topic of conversation between our pundits...

  17. Stuttgart is... wetpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 22 June

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Scotland in Stuttgart

    Good afternoon from an absolutely miserable Stuttgart.

    Last night was our first evening here and it was a braw one. Clear skies, warm night, and a goalless draw between Netherlands and France. Can't have it all, eh?

    Today the rain is bouncing off the pavement as the grey clouds gather. Hopefully not an omen for tomorrow.

    I'll be at the Scotland press conference later, so will bring you a bit of a flavour from that in a bit.

    Stuttgart
  18. Postpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 22 June

    Clear enough? Ha.

    Scotland, just win then we'll take it from there.

  19. What must Scotland do to qualify?published at 16:24 British Summer Time 22 June

    MathsImage source, Getty Images

    First place has gone, and Scotland's hopes of finishing second are slim.

    They would need to beat Hungary, while Germany are beating Switzerland, and hope for a goal-difference swing of at least six goals. Unlikely.

    More feasible is snatching a place as one of the four best third-placed teams.

    A win - and tally of four points - should prove enough to do that. But this is Scotland. Stranger things have happened.

    There is a way in which a draw with Hungary might sneak them through. But the chances are exceedingly small.

    Two of the following three things would need to happen:

    • Spain and Italy would both have to win their final games in Group B - against Albania and Croatia respectively.
    • Denmark would have to overcome Serbia while England were beating Slovenia by four goals in Group C.
    • Portugal and Turkey would need closing victories in Group F over Georgia and Czech Republic respectively.
  20. Postpublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 22 June

    Luckily, a win of any kind would still put Scotland in the driving seat to progress.

    We've tried to make sense of the permutations...