A look back at Scotland at Euro 2020 ⚽
Sadly, it's the end of the road!
We had to wait an extra year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but the UEFA European Football Championships kicked off in June, and Steve Clarke's Scotland team were taking part in their first major tournament since 1998.
After opening the campaign with a harsh defeat to Czech Republic, the Tartan Army gave a great performance to land a 0-0 draw against England, meaning everything was riding on that final group game against Croatia on Tuesday 22nd June.
Despite a hard-fought battle, Croatia won the game 3-1, meaning Steve Clarke's men finished bottom of Group D and therefore not qualifying for the round of 16.
Are Scotland in the next round at the Euros?
Unfortunately not! 😭 After finishing last in Group D, following two defeats and a draw, Scotland's Euro 2020 journey came to and end in the group stages.
Scotland scores at the Euros:
Monday 14th June: Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic
Friday 18th June: England 0-0 Scotland
Tuesday 22nd June: Scotland 1-3 Croatia
When did Scotland play in the Euros?
Group stages:
Monday 14th June: Scotland vs Czech Republic - 2pm (Hampden Park)
Friday 18th June: England vs Scotland - 8pm (Wembley Stadium)
Tuesday 22nd June: Scotland vs Croatia - 8pm (Hampden Park)
When did the Euros start?
After a year's delay, Euro 2020 kicked off on Friday 11th June 2021, with Group A game Turkey vs Italy kicking off at 8pm in Rome.
The tournament lasts for one month, with 51 games in total.
Scotland's first game took place at 2pm on Monday 14th June.
Who was in Scotland's group at the Euros?
Scotland were in Group D alongside Croatia, Czech Republic and our neighbours England.
Scotland's Euro 2020 games on TV?
Luckily for us, all of the Euro 2020 games will be broadcast live on BBC and ITV.
Monday 14th June: Scotland vs Czech Republic - 2pm (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Friday 18th June: England vs Scotland - 8pm (ITV / ITV Hub)
Tuesday 22nd June: Scotland vs Croatia - 8pm (ITV4 / ITV Hub)
Who is the Scotland football manager?
Former St Mirren and Chelsea footballer Steve Clarke is the current Scottish football manager. Clarke, who made six appearances for Scotland in his playing days, first took on the role in May 2019, with a current win % of 42.1%.
Clarke's current contact is due to run until the end of the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification.
Scotland's Euros 2020 squad:
Scotland manger Steve Clarke unveiled his 26-man squad for Euro 2020 on 19th May, with some big names gearing up for the Tartan Army's first major tournament since 1998.
Goalkeepers:
Craig Gordon (Hearts)
David Marshall (Derby County)
Jon McLaughlin (Rangers)
Defenders:
Liam Cooper (Leeds)
Nathan Patterson (Rangers)
Andy Robertson (Liverpool)
Grant Hanley (Norwich City)
Scott McKenna (Nottingham Forest)
Stephen O'Donnell (Motherwell)
Kieran Tierney (Arsenal)
Declan Gallagher (Motherwell)
Greg Taylor (Celtic)
Jack Hendry (Oostende)
Midfielders:
Billy Gilmour (Chelsea)
John McGinn (Aston Villa)
Callum McGregor (Celtic)
Stuart Armstrong (Southampton)
Scott McTominay (Manchester United)
David Turnbull (Celtic)
Ryan Christie (Celtic)
John Fleck (Sheffield United)
Forwards:
Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United)
Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers)
Che Adams (Southampton)
Kevin Nisbet (Hibernian)
James Forrest (Celtic)
Why did Billy Gilmour have to self-isolate?
After making his first start and impressing against England on Friday 18th June, midfielder Billy Gilmour will miss the massive game against Croatia on Tuesday 22nd after he tested positive for Covid-19.
The Chelsea star will self-isolate for 10 days.
Where is Euro 2020 being held?
The tournament is slightly different to usual as instead of the whole competition being held in just one country, the games will be spread across 12 different cities in Europe.
See the full list of cities below:
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Wembley Stadium, London
Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam
Fußball Arena Munchen, Munich
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
Olympic Stadium, Baku
National Arena, Bucharest
St Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Estadio La Cartuja, Seville
Are fans allowed at the Euros?
After a year without fans being allowed in UK football stadiums, fans of the beautiful game will be pleased to know that there will be spectators allowed at Euro 2020, in some format!
Although not every stadium will be at full capacity, UEFA have revealed outlines of their plans:
Glasgow, Amsterdam, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Rome and Seville will be hosting 25%–33% of the stadium capacity.
London has confirmed a minimum capacity of 25% for the first three group matches and round of 16 match.
Saint Petersburg and Baku will have capacities of 50%.
Budapest aims to host 100% of the stadium capacity.
Munich aims to host a minimum of 14,500 spectators, corresponding to approximately 22% of the stadium capacity.
When is the Euros final?
The final of Euro 2020 is due to take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 12th July at 8pm.
Who is favourite to win the Euros?
Bookies have put England and France favourites to be crowned the winners at 5/1, with Belgium, Germany and Spain closely behind.
Of course, with countries like Portugal, Italy, Croatia and the Netherlands also taking part, it's going to be a tough competition over the Summer.
Now check out all of the football teams your fave celebs support:
Ant and Dec - Newcastle United
TV presenters Ant and Dec make it no secret that they are beloved Newcastle United fans! The Geordie duo are often spotted at games in the Toon, sitting alongside the club's directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi.
Despite missing some games due to their work commitments, the boys are never too far away from their phones watching their beloved team play.
Ed Sheeran - Ipswich Town
Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn are massive Ipswich Town supporters, with the pair attending a number of games in the past.
Will Ferrell - Chelsea
American actor Will Ferrell is a huge Chelsea fan and is often in attendance of games at Stamford Bridge.
Jade Thirlwall - South Shields and Newcastle United
As well as supporting Newcastle United, Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall is often spotted at her local town's football team - South Shields FC.
In August 2020, Jade became the Honorary President of South Shields Football Club, with the club saying: "We are proud to announce that Jade Thirlwall has accepted the role of Honorary President at South Shields Football Club."
Anne Hathaway - Arsenal
Actress Anne Hathaway let slip during an interview in 2024 that she is a huge fan of London club Arsenal. Anne couldn't hide her excitement mid-interview when Leandro Trossard scored a late winner for the Gunners. After the footage went rival, Trossard sent a video message to Anne, leaving her 'shaking'.
AJ Tracey - Tottenham
'West Ten' rapper AJ Tracey is a massive Spurs fan! Not only did he perform at the club's 2019 Nike kit launch, he's also been spotted in the crown and in the dressing rooms, getting photos with plays such as Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Son Heung-min.
Drake - Chelsea
Drake is a massive Chelsea fan and even had a kick about with the team before a Champions League match back in 2012.
The rapper was later photographed in the dressing room with Chelsea legends such as John Terry, Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba.
Aitch - Manchester United
Not only is Aitch good mates with former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, the rapper also launched the club's 2019 home kit!
Perrie Edwards - Liverpool
Despite also having a soft-spot for her hometown team Newcastle United, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards showed massive support for Liverpool when her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played for them.
When Liverpool won the Champions League back in 2019, Perrie was pictured celebrating on the pitch with her man, and of course THAT trophy!
Dave - Manchester United
Dave often tweets his love (and frustration) about his beloved team Manchester United, with the 'Location' hit maker previously helping the club secure the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
In September 2020, Dave's dreams come true when he played at Old Trafford as part of this year's Soccer Aid game!
Jess Glynne - Arsenal
Jess Glynne has a massive passion for football, and in particular her beloved Arsenal! Back in 2015 the club gave Jess a VIP tour around the Emirates after discovering she was such a big fan!
Jess also performed at Wembley Stadium ahead of Arsenal's FA Community Shield game against Chelsea back in August 2015. She's now dating former Arsenal Ladies player Alex Scott.
Prince William and Prince George - Aston Villa
Prince William and his eldest son Prince George are massive fans of Aston Villa! The dad-and-son duo often attend games together, with Prince William even sharing a message on social media when his team qualified for the Champions League!
Stormzy - Manchester United
Another huge star that supports the Red Devils is Stormzy! As well as attending the club's end of season party, the 'Vossi Bop' singer has been down at the training ground a number of times!
KSI - Arsenal
YouTuber KSI is a massive Arsenal fan, with the rapper featuring a lot on AFTV. KSI also gets some of the players involved on his own YouTube channel, playing FIFA against the likes of Mesut Özil.
In 2022, KSI's popular drink PRIME partnered with Arsenal.
Sylvester Stallone - Everton
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone is a fan of Merseyside club Liverpool. Sylvester has a close friendship with club's former director Robert Earl, and has been spotted a games before! He even once expressed his regret in not buying the club when he had the chance.
Nathan Dawe - Aston Villa
DJ Nathan Dawe is a lifelong Aston Villa fan, so it's no surprise he was over the moon when the club managed to finish in the Top 4 during the 23/24 season.
Noel Gallagher - Manchester City
Musician Noel Gallagher is a Manchester City fan through and through. Despite opting not to join in with the Poznan as Man City beat Fulham during the 23/24 season, Noel is often seen in the crown at games, as well as joining the players on their celebratory tours.
Noel's brother and fellow Oasis star Liam is also a big City fan!
Big Zuu - Liverpool
Rapper Big Zuu is a huge fan of Liverpool! He was invited to a number of games during the 2019 season, as well as filming content with former players such as Jordan Henderson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Young T & Bugsey - Arsenal and Manchester United
They are the best of friends but when it comes to football Young T & Bugsey have a major rivalry! Whilst Young T is a huge Arsenal fan, Bugsey's loyalties are with Manchester United.
Sam Fender - Newcastle United
Born in North Shields, it's no surprise 'Seventeen Going Under' singer Sam Fender is true Geordie! Sam has adored Newcastle United since he was a little boy and in 2023 his dreams came true when he played a number of sold-out shows at his beloved St James' Park.