The Scotland Euro 2024 squad has been announced by manager Steve Clarke, with 28 players included in the provisional team.
That means the Scotland boss will have to remove two players from his side by UEFA's deadline of June 7 for final squad submissions, with just 26 players allowed.
With a mixture of experience, youth, and a little bit of magic, there's certainly reason for the Tartan Army to get excited about the Scotland Euro 2024 squad. With Andy Robertson leading the team as captain, John McGinn and Scott McTominay driving the team forward from midfield, and Billy Gilmour offering stability and consistency, Scotland have a real chance of causing a few upsets at Euro 2024.
The knee injury to Bologna's Lewis Ferguson is a blow, however, with the creative midfielder enjoying a fine season in Serie A up until April. Still, a number of other stars have European experience with Celtic and Rangers, too, meaning the bright lights of Germany shouldn't faze them too much.
Plus, Euro 2024 qualification offered some great results for the Scotland Euro 2024 squad, as they overcame Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park, won away to Norway and managed the double over Cyprus. And, after failing to progress from the group stages at Euro 2020, there's real reason to believe they can make it out of a group stage for the first time in their history.
Suffering a 4-0 defeat to the Netherlands in March won't have helped their confidence levels, however, while a home defeat to Northern Ireland means there's plenty of work to be done by Steve Clarke and his coaching staff to get the side into shape.
At the finals themselves, the Scots will be involved in the opening game of the tournament – against the hosts Germany – with the Group A line-up completed by Hungary and Switzerland.
FourFourTwo will be providing all of the latest coverage on Scotland at Euro 2024, as well as providing details on how to watch every match of the tournament and information on each squad competing.
Scotland's squad
Scotland Euro 2024 squad: The 28-man provisional team
- GK: Craig Gordon (Hearts)
- GK: Angus Gunn (Norwich City)
- GK: Zander Clark (Rangers)
- GK: Liam Kelly (Motherwell)
- DF: Andy Robertson (Liverpool)
- DF: Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad)
- DF: Jack Hendry (Al Ettifaq)
- DF: Ryan Porteous (Watford)
- DF: Liam Cooper (Leeds United)
- DF: Scott McKenna (FC Copenhagen)
- DF: Grant Hanley (Norwich City)
- DF: Greg Taylor (Celtic)
- DF: John Souttar (Rangers)
- DF: Anthony Ralston (Celtic)
- DF: Ross McCrorie (Bristol City)
- MF: Callum McGregor (Celtic)
- MF: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)
- MF: Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- MF: John McGinn (Aston Villa)
- MF: Kenny McLean (Norwich City)
- MF: Scott McTominay (Manchester United)
- MF: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton)
- MF: Ryan Jack (Rangers)
- FW: Lyndon Dykes (QPR)
- FW: Che Adams (Southampton)
- FW: Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)
- FW: Ben Doak (Liverpool)
- FW: James Forrest (Celtic)
Scotland predicted XI and formation
Following Scotland's successful qualifying campaign, it seems like Steve Clarke will set up his team in a 3-4-2-1 formation, helping fit his main players into the team. That sees Andy Robertson fly up and down the left side as a wing-back, while Kieran Tierney provides support from left-centre-back.
In attacking areas, Scott McTominay and John McGinn are provided licence to get forward and get into dangerous attacking areas, while we expect Che Adams to start up front. Aaron Hickey, though, will miss the tournament through injury, and therefore won't be at right-back.
Scotland Euro 2024 squad numbers
The Scotland Euro 2024 squad numbers will be revealed when the final squad is announced.
Scotland fixtures and results
March 22: Netherlands 4-0 Scotland, Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
March 26: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland, Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
June 3: Gibraltar v Scotland, Estádio Algarve, Almancil, Portugal
June 7: Scotland v Finland, Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
June 14: Germany v Scotland, Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
June 19: Scotland v Switzerland, RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany
June 23: Scotland v Hungary, MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany
Scotland manager: Steve Clarke
Steve Clarke gives very little away in front of the TV cameras - every word is a prisoner - so it's just as well that his work speaks for itself. Back-to-back qualifications for the Euros don't happen by accident: the 60-year-old is meticulous and tactically sound, but, more than anything, he's brought about total buy-in by instilling genuine belief.
Scotland's star player
John McGinn
The real strength of this Scotland side is in the collective, but John McGinn is its beating heart. Few players can lift the support the way the 29-year-old does, whether it's with a driving run on the ball or some relentless pressing off it. The talismanic Aston Villa midfielder's near-one-in-three goal return for his country is something to behold.
What they hope will happen
McTominay could inspire Scotland to go all the way and he'd just want to bang on about that disallowed goal against Spain in qualifying. Winner's medal around his neck. Adoring fans going absolutely cock-a-hoop behind him. Still ranting about bloody VAR.
What will happen
Achieve legendary status by becoming the first Scotland team to advance to the knockout stages of a major finals. Baby steps before world domination.
Kits
Home
The tartan is obvious and this is a stunningly modern take on the idea, while the yellow and white are lovely touches – and there's a Scottish cross on the back on the neck, with the same geometric shapes. It's a just a wonderful look all round.
The Scotland Euro 2024 home kit is available from Adidas.
Away
“A colourful and disruptive tartan graphic features against a unique light base colour, partnered with dark purple detailing that delivers a fresh new look. Both home and away showcase a Scotland flag, sketched with a tartan mix, on the back of the collar," Adidas explains.
Adidas sells the Scotland Euro 2024 away kit.
FAQs
How many players are Scotland allowed to take to Euro 2024?
Steve Clarke will be allowed to select 26 players for his Scotland Euro 2024 squad. Originally, UEFA announced teams would be comprised of just 23 players, a reduction from the previous European Championships, but teams fought for larger squads due to demanding club schedules.
