'We came up well short' - Scotland's Euros over after Croatia defeat

1. Victory moves Croatia up to second in group on goals scored & into last-16
2. Vlasic silences Hampden, then McGregor skids in leveller just before break
3. But Modric flashes in stunning second & Perisic heads in third from corner

'What happened to the energy?'

Willie Miller

Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

The optimism was based on the performance at Wembley, but we got nothing like that tonight. What happened to the energy? You get back into the game, but then there's no energy and we don't compete in midfield.

Maestro Modric

Luka Modric at Hampden tonight:

• Most touches
• Most passes
• Most passes in the opposition half
• One goal, one assist.

Over the hill? You're having a laugh.

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Modric was outstanding for Croatia at Hampden

WATCH: Vlasic fires Croatia in front

'Scotland going too long'

Graeme Souness

Former Scotland captain on ITV

I would have changed things at half-time. Croatia had too much possession. I would have taken off a striker and given us an extra player in midfield. We went too long to Lyndon Dykes at times.

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Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes struggled to make an impact

Scotland handed 'tough lesson' - McGregor

Scotland's goalscorer Callum McGregor speaking to ITV: "The lads are shattered. The fans were amazing again and we want to thank them for their input.

"[Modric's goal] That's what you're up against at this level - it was a tough lesson.

"It's always nice to to score and get my first goal for my country - but ultimately we're disappointed with the result.

"It was a tough learning experience tonight against some really top players but it just gives you the hunger to come back again."

'Croatia midfield given too much room'

Willie Miller

Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

We're talking top quality midfielders for Croatia - but I think the three we picked could have got closer to them. We were content to let the wing-backs sit wide and not come in and close the space. Just giving them all the room to destroy us.

'Hope for the future'

Ally McCoist

Former Scotland striker on ITV

If we can keep producing the Pattersons, the Gilmours, the Tierneys, the Turnbulls, the Robertsons, we'll be back in a major championship again. Without getting carried away we've definitely got better players in our team than we've had for a while. It's disappointing tonight but there's hope for the future.

'Out but not down'

Scott Mullen

BBC Scotland at Hampden

This is hard to watch. The Scotland players gather in a huddle in the centre of the pitch, before going to the supporters with chants of "Scotland, Scotland" bellowing back.

It may have been short, but Scotland's return to the big stage has energised a nation. They gave everything.

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Dejected Scotland skipper Andy Robertson at full-time

FULL-TIME Croatia 3-1 Scotland

The dream is over for Scotland and it was pretty comfortable for Croatia, who were a class apart and thoroughly deserved the victory.

Luka Modric ran the show and his team end up as runners-up in Group D.

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Croatia go through as runners-up in Group D

CLOSE!

Well, that just kind of sums of the evening for Scotland as Scott McKenna knocks the ball wide from just a few yards, timing his header all wrong when it looked easier to score.

'Indecisive' Scottish midfield

Neil McCann

Former Scotland winger on BBC Sportsound

The Scotland midfield have been indecisive, they weren't communicating at times and they lost their shape.

Into four minutes of stoppage-time. It's all very quiet inside Hampden, with Croatia in control.

'A tough evening at Wembley'

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Sport Scotland at Wembley

Grim viewing even from this distance. The English are really rubbing it in with songs at Scotland's expense. Apart from the Croatia goals, the biggest cheer of the night here came a moment ago when Jadon Sancho was finally given some Euros game time. The Czechs need a goal or they slip to third.

'Croatia midfield a joy to watch'

Willie Miller

Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

It's been outstanding from Croatia tonight. The way they pop it about. Their midfield - and Luka Modric in particular - have been a joy to watch. Their defence looks suspect but we've not done enough to test them.

Scotland debut for teenager Patterson

Nathan Patterson is on for his competitive Scotland debut and Kevin Nisbet is on too,

Stephen O'Donnell and Che Adams are the men going the opposite way.

'Modric the best on the park by a mile'

Ally McCoist

Former Scotland striker on ITV

It's a brilliant ball in from Luka Modric. He's been the best player on the park by a mile. Just a pleasure to watch him.

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As things stand...

That Croatia goal takes them up to second in the table. The Czechs would still go through as one of the best third-placed teams.

Scotland are out unless they score three goals in 11 minutes.

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Good, direct running from Ryan Fraser and his attempted shot breaks to Che Adams near the back post. The angle is very tight and the goalkeeper is there to block.

'Great header' from Perisic

Neil McCann

Former Scotland winger on BBC Sportsound

He does Tierney with the movement. He gets a run on him, and then it's a great header. We've not got anyone on either of the posts.

GOAL Croatia 3-1 Scotland

And that will be that...

Luka Modric swings in a corner and Ivan Perisic is up higher than Kieran Tierney at the front post to glance home a header via the base of the far post.

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