Scotland's lack of attacking threat costs them déjà vu
Scotland head home from Euro 2024 having finished bottom of Group A following a last-minute defeat to Hungary.
The Tartans believed once again and were once again in tears as another campaign came to an end in the group stages.
It was the same story at Euro 2020, with hopes of being eliminated in the third game after a draw with England.
While back-to-back tournaments for the first time in a long time are commendable, Andy Robertson wants them to leave Germany with no regrets. I'm sure they have a few.
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Kris Boyd says he does not understand how Scotland were denied a penalty against Hungary.
Grant Hanley headed the ball on goal late in the draw with Switzerland and went close to a last-minute goal against Hungary. It might have been.
There was little threat of attack. He has scored two goals in this tournament, of which only one was scored by a Scot.
Injuries played a role before the tournament and in camp. But after such a convincing qualifying campaign, the fans who brought so much joy to the tournament probably deserve a little more reward.
Allison Conroy
Is Clarke the right person to lead Scotland?
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has questioned the point of VAR after Stuart Armstrong was denied a penalty in their side's 1-0 loss to Hungary.
Questions will now be asked about Steve Clarke and whether he is the man to lead Scotland into another qualifying campaign.
He brought joy back to the country with back-to-back Euros, but his run has ended with just one win in his last 12 games.
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The Mirror's Andy Dunn says Scotland manager Steve Clarke performed below par during the Euros.
He set up Scotland in the most defensive manner possible, knowing they should never be beaten, but this meant that players such as Scott McTominay, who had been the top scorer in the qualifiers, were largely anonymous.
Also, is his loyalty sometimes to his own detriment? Lawrence Shankland was the top scorer in the Scottish Premiership last season but started all three games on the bench as the side decided to stick with Che Adams despite his recent poor return to goal.
Allison Conroy
Germany reminded us how difficult Euro 2024 glory will be
German striker Niclas Fullkrug was the hero against Switzerland.
Germany provided a timely reminder that Euro 2024 glory will not be easy. However, Niclas Fullkrug delivered a defining moment in the tournament.
After wins over Scotland and Hungary, the hosts struggled to break down a resilient Switzerland. The experts have reached the knockout stage with this sixth successive group stage success.
Manuel Akanji and Granit Xhaka led the way in absorbing Germany's attacks, while Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye posed a constant threat on the counter-attack. . It was a perfect match to secure first place in Group A.
That was until substitute Pulkrug rose in injury time to plant a textbook header into the top left corner to secure Germany what should have been an easier route to the knockout stages.
Second place would likely have been taken by Italy in the last 16. Instead, it should be Denmark, Slovenia or Serbia, unless England are in Group C on Tuesday.
David Richardson
Wily Switzerland will prove tough knockout opposition
Manuel Akanji (centre) and Granit Xhaka (right) impressed in the draw between Switzerland and Germany.
Switzerland have proven to be a tricky opponent for Germany, and England will also be taking note, considering Switzerland could be a potential quarter-final opponent.
If the Three Lions win Group C and make it through the last 16 games, they could face Switzerland in the quarters, who will face the Group B runners-up among Italy, Croatia and Albania.
Murat Yakin's side showed against Germany that they are defensively resolute, well-organized and dangerous on the counter-attack.
They have a wealth of experience and captain Granit Xhaka impressed once again as he picked up his second best player award of the tournament.
In defence, Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji played a key role in keeping Germany at bay until Niclas Fullkrug's heartbreaking equalizer in the 92nd minute.
Nonetheless, Switzerland got the result they needed to qualify for a third successive Euro in the group stage and will now be a tricky opponent for whoever they face in the knockout stages.
Declan Ollie
