Despite their impressive qualification for the Euros, Scotland’s poor performance in the tournament was not surprising to many observers, including sportswriter Tom English. The team had been struggling leading up to the tournament, with just one victory in nine games. This trend continued at the Euros where they secured just one point in three group games, resulting in a winless campaign.
English believes that Scotland’s downfall began long before their Euro 2024 matches, with issues like injuries and lack of creativity plaguing them for months. The qualities that made them successful in qualifying seemed to have disappeared, leading to their lackluster performance in the tournament.
Critics like English argue that coach Steve Clarke will have to take responsibility for the team’s shortcomings, particularly their inability to generate creativity on the field. Despite a solid qualification campaign, the team failed to deliver in the Euros, raising questions about Clarke’s tactics and decision-making.
With a disappointing exit from the tournament, it is clear that changes need to be made within the team in order to improve their performance in future competitions. English and others are calling for a shake-up in strategy and personnel to ensure that Scotland can achieve success on the international stage.
