It's taken 39 years but Graeme Souness reckons Scotland have finally gone full circle - and are ready to take on anyone.
Steve Clarke's side sent Spain homeward to think again on Tuesday evening on one of the best nights Hampden Park has seen in the modern era. The national stadium was roaring as a Scott McTominay double shot down Rodri and co and gave the Scots a cushion at the top of Euro 2024 qualifying Group A after just two games.
It's been steady improvement under Clarke but Rangers and Liverpool hero Souness, who was part of the last Scotland side to beat Spain back in 1984, feels it's gone full-circle since then. He recalls what it felt like when Scotland were capable of beating anyone, and reckons Clarke's side have finally got them back there.
Souness wrote in his Daily Mail column: "A lot of folk around the world would have looked at Scotland's 2-0 victory over Spain this week and been surprised. Yes, it was a huge win, but Scotland have been showing great improvement for the last couple of years. They were fabulous against England at Wembley during Euro 2020 and should have won that night. England were lucky to escape with a goalless draw.
"But this win against Spain felt significant in terms of belief, and one that will hopefully see a corner turned for good. Don't forget, after that brilliant display against England they then lost to Croatia and exited the tournament. It is about consistency now, about keeping that momentum going and making major finals the norm, not a one-off.
"Tuesday's win was on a par with beating Spain 3-1 in 1984. Mo Johnston scored twice but the game is best remembered for Kenny Dalglish's goal when he cut in from the right and finished with his left into the top corner. Hampden Park was on fire and we went on to qualify for Mexico '86. We felt like we could take on anyone after that, and I'm sure Steve Clarke and his players will feel the same, and so they should."
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