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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at Hampden Park

Scott McTominay stuns Spain to extend Scotland’s perfect start to qualifying

Scott McTominay runs away in delight – with Kieran Tierney at his side – after scoring his and Scotland’s second goal to seal victory over Spain.
Scott McTominay runs away in delight – with Kieran Tierney at his side – after scoring his and Scotland’s second goal to seal victory over Spain. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

In November 1984, Steve Clarke stood alongside his father on the north terrace of Hampden Park as a Scotland team inspired by Kenny Dalglish swatted aside Spain. Almost 40 years on, Clarke found himself masterminding a result which is arguably even more impressive given the football paths subsequently taken by the nations in question.

Scotland, who sit proudly atop their Euro 2024 qualifying section, were fully worth their first win over the Spanish since Clarke was that paying punter. Two-goal Scott McTominay was the hero, but every Scotland player may as well have worn capes.

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