Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Sport
Craig Swan

Scotland player ratings as McTominay, Tierney and every star could have merited ultimate marks

Scott McTominay was again the two-goal hero as Scotland stunned Spain with a sensational 2-0 Euro 2024 qualifying win at a delirious Hampden Park.

The Manchester United midfielder, who climbed off the bench to score twice to clinch the 3-0 home win against Cyprus on Saturday, struck again after seven minutes to shock the Spanish side and probably the Tartan Army too. Angus Gunn's goal survived a few scares in the first half as the Spanish reacted fiercely but McTominay grabbed a second six minutes after the restart to take Steve Clarke's men top of Group A with six points from six. It was a sobering evening for Luis de la Fuente, in his second game as Spain boss following the 3-0 win over Norway at the weekend.

However, it was a momentous result for Scotland - Spain last lost to the Scots in 1984 at Hampden Park - and it was helped further by the 1-1 draw between Norway and Georgia - June's opponents - earlier in the day.

Scotland player ratings

ANGUS GUNN - Keeper was firmly behind first-half header from Joselu and touched over a Porro strike. Saved a Rodri shot after the interval and booked. 8

AARON HICKEY - Positive defending and mature in the one-on-ones. Composed bar one looping backpass which began a pattern of play which led to Joselu hitting the bar. 8

RYAN PORTEOUS - Watford stopper kept it simple as he made his tackles and won his share of battles. Launched into a brave second-half saving tackle in penalty box and hurled himself at headers. 9

GRANT HANLEY - Centre-back marshalled the backline from the central area and stood strong as Joselu tried to con a penalty. Good positional sense and superb second half. 9

KIERAN TIERNEY - Tigerish display on the left side of the back three from the Arsenal defender and a brilliant interception and run to set-up second Scotland goal. Off after 75 minutes. 9

ANDY ROBERTSON - Took advantage of Porro slip to set-up McTominay goal. Anxious wait before booking for dunting Porro in a risky move and long ball put Dykes away for a glorious chance. 8

CALLUM McGREGOR - Patrolled the midfield area and spent much of the first period hustling and pressing the ball. Selfless shift out of possession and covered ground and cut off Spanish routes. 8

SCOTT McTOMINAY - Recalled to starting line-up and deflected strike opened the scoring. Brilliant left-foot volley to double his team’s lead. Four goals in two games for Man Utd star. Unforgettable night. 9

Scotland’s Scott McTominay celebrates making it 1-0 (SNS Group)

JOHN McGINN - Shuttled between trying to support the attacks and dropping in to assist on Hickey’s side. Superb work and dead balls a big problem for Kepa. Hit the bar with one. 8

RYAN CHRISTIE - Bournemouth ace started behind Dykes and poked a shot just wide after a surging 30-yard run. Bought free-kicks for his team, clever and a great show. 8

LYNDON DYKES - Striker contested every aerial challenge and yellow card for catching Garcia. Missed a golden one-on-one chance to make it 2-0. Tireless second half of graft. 8

SUBSTITUTES

KENNY McLEAN - Replaced Christie to add energy in the last 15 minutes. 3

LIAM COOPER - Leeds defender took over at left centre-back from Tierney. 3

NATHAN PATTERSON - On for Hickey in the final stages. 3

LEWIS FERGUSON - Bologna star freshed it up for McGinn. 3

LAWRENCE SHAKLAND - Last seconds for the Hearts striker. 1

READ NEXT

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.