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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Scotland not packing their bags with chance to end run of group-stage exits

Scotland manager Steve Clarke and his assistant, John Carver (left), in training.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke and his assistant, John Carver (left), are focused on securing a last-16 place. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA

Scotland’s players and management will not pack their luggage at their Bavarian training base before heading to their final Group A fixture against Hungary. The Scots are full of belief that they will return to Garmisch-Partenkirchen after Sunday’s match in Stuttgart, rather than board a plane home on account of an early tournament exit.

Scotland would almost certainly progress to the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a win. Defeat, however, would continue the Scottish trend of ­failure to reach the knockout phase of a finals. John Carver, the assistant manager, explained the attitude within Scotland’s camp.

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