So, Scotland come from behind to equalise twice against the world champions but lose 3-2 to Group D leaders Germany and are up against it in their bid to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals.

The Scots are four points behind third-placed Republic of Ireland with two games remaining.

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Thanks for your company tonight. We'll have reaction to the qualifier and analysis on our website later.

We'll do it all again against Poland next month. See you then, cheers.

Katie Anderson: Well played #scotland you deserved something from that. Calculators out again, then.. #SCOGER #bbcscotfootball #Euro2016 #scottishluck

Anon: Got beat 3-2. Our team gave everything...Against the world champions who played very well. Can't ask any more.

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"We were just a fraction away tonight from it being a perfect performance. Chris Martin was excellent when he went on and caused havoc. I think Steven Fletcher's link up play and work-rate was fantastic as well.

"Okay, we didn't have the shots at goal we want but, I believed at all times that we could get an equaliser again.

"With all due respect to Poland, I don't think anybody can be as good in possession [as Germany].

"Somebody out there said: 'you didn't attack them too often' - ask Brazil how they got on against them?"

Martin Ross: This 'Scotland must beat Poland to have any chance' line isn't true. Could draw, beat Gibraltar and still get a playoff #bbcscotfootball

John, Glasgow: Despite all the hype and all the positivity here we are again now looking more likely to come up short and exit the competition as Northern Ireland, England and Wales all going qualify, some of Gordon comments tonight are totally baffling, Steven Fletcher was superb, I don't know how he can say what he said, just so disappointed.

Anon: Gordon Strachan is talking nonsense if he thinks the players gave their all over the two games. Apart from the first 10/12 minutes of the Georgia game we were rubbish. And tonight the Germans were just toying with us - they could've scored at will if needed.

"Let's get this straight: we're still in this. Trust me, we're still in this..."

Asked whether he was disappointed Scotland hadn't shown similar energy in the defeat by Georgia, Gordon Strachan replies: "I don't know which people you're talking about."

"Top managers phoned me and said 'you did enough not to get beat [against Georgia] and you put a great effort in'. So, 'people' is just a throwaway line.

"But the people who know the game knew that the players tried as much as they could the other night."

"There's a couple of times in my managerial career where I get angry or sad. Actually, at this point, you feel for the players.

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"Whatever you think, over two games they've put in some amount of work. Sometimes football is more than what you drink; what you eat and how you train.

"It's inside you. No-one can tell me that every one of those guys has something inside them that drives them on.

"To stand up, after going behind to the world champions [twice] and to keep coming back, keep plugging away - they can be proud of their performances."

Gordon Strachan media conference coming up...

Brian from Forfar: Strachan must go now. Recent results prove that, 1 point from 9 in last 3 games.

Adam in Edinburgh: Scotland have nothing to be proud of. As usual we tried when we were 'up against it' yet didn't when we had the chance to really go for it. Strachan should hang his head, he's been great for us so far but messed up royally the last 2 games in misplaced tactics and belief.

David, Isle of Lewis: We can draw with Poland, win out last game and still get third.

Bruce Ross: A diehard currently crying into my beer. Locked in the kitchen with the lights off and wireless on. Utterly devastated. We deserve better. Gutted. Lost for words. 1998 is so long ago, a whole generation missing out on what we once took for granted.

Stewart, a Killie fan: Gordon's boys did us proud tonight... gave their all. Can't ask anymore than that.

Tom English
BBC Scotland

"I think Scotland did well to hold them to 3-2. They were outclassed but the damage wasn't done tonight, it was done on Friday (against Georgia). Ireland have dug it out [against Georgia] in a way that Scotland couldn't."

Poland 8-1 Gibraltar

Rep of Ire 1-0 Georgia

Scotland 2-3 Germany

Scotland need to beat Poland next month, in their penultimate Group D game, to stand any chance of a play-off spot.

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Anon: I think a special mention for the referee tonight. I thought he was excellent tonight and kept the game flowing.

The Scotland players, understandably deflated, applaud the supporters before making their way up the tunnel. In sharp contrast, the ecstatic Germans make their way over to the away fans to take their rapturous acclaim.

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Gordon Strachan and Joachim Low exchange a smile and a handshake on the touchline. The world champions will head back to Germany with three points but Scotland gave a spirited display in a pulsating Euro 2016 qualifier.

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A late, late, late corner Scotland. Goalkeeper David Marshall is up for it too.

Two minutes of added time at Hampden. Can Scotland make it 3-3?

The hosts try to get speedster Ikechi Anya more into the game but Germany have been keeping a close eye on the Watford winger.

Not long now for Scotland to salvage a point.