Grant Hanley has warned England, Croatia and Czech Republic that Scotland aren’t going to Euro 2020 for a party.
The defender can’t wait to hook up with the rest of Steve Clarke’s squad this week for their pre-tournament camp in Spain.
After two friendlies, they’ll gear up for their opening Group D game against the Czechs at Hampden before facing the English at Wembley and Croats in Glasgow.
Hanley is delighted that we’re back at a major tournament for the first time in 23 years.
But the Norwich City man is adamant that Clarke’s boys won’t be there to just make up the numbers.
Hanley told MailSport : “Your initial thoughts are that you’re over the moon and excited about being at a major finals again.
“But after that, the boys want to do themselves justice.
“We’re not there for a party, we’re there to do our best and play well. And we’ll need to be at our best to take anything from the games.
“That’s the way we have to approach it.
“There’s no point in treating any game differently to any other. We’ll need to be prepared, organised and ‘at it’ to pick up anything.
“Of course, the Wembley game will be special. That will take care of itself because of the game it is.
“We’ll go there with the right mentality.
“And we know the level of players they have within their squad. The standard is unbelievable and they’re one of the top teams in the tournament.
“But that’s the challenge for us. That’s the test you get in international football.
“Our boys have to embrace that and look forward to it – and I’m sure we will.”
