After a long 25 years, Scotland is back in a European Championship tournament. Coach Steve Clarke’s team will step in on Monday (June 14, 2021, 3 p.m.) Glasgow against the Czech Republic. 12,000 spectators can watch Hampden Park Be there when the deciding game for third place and qualification for the next round is played – Croatia and England are the clear favorites in Group D. But who are the key players in the Scottish team, which is still unbeaten this year?

Andrew Robertson

Much of the success of the Scots will depend on whether Andrew Robertson can also prove his mettle in the national team. from 27 years old FC Liverpool Scotland captain and arguably the only player to have a world-class format – fast and technically excellent.

In the 3-5-2 system, Robertson plays on the left side of the five-man defense chain, but has to work on the offensive as well. in your hometown Glasgowwhere he once began his career in youth Celtic started, he would be highly motivated. “We will be ready for kick-off and it is up to us to show all the qualities that we have already shown in the last two years”says Robertson.

Scott McTominay

Who’s Final for Europe Federation Middle FC Villarreal And Manchester United followed, he would have seen how a young professional played his part there in the foreground. Scott McTominay took control of the game in United midfield so often that he almost dwarfed Paul Pogba, even when the final was lost on penalties.

Mobility, excellent technique and a high basic speed ensured that the Spaniards could only save themselves in time with a lot of luck. McTominay’s teammate Luke Shaw said: “He was absolutely fantastic for us all season long”. McTominay also wants to take this responsibility in the Scottish team. Coach Clarke has high expectations from the 24-year-old. “He’s definitely demanding and it’s good for my game”McTomin says.

Che Adams

Little persuasion and pedigree were needed to convince Che Adams to play for the Scottish national team. After all, his grandparents are from Scotland, he’s in Leicester Birth. “The deciding factor was that we made some adjustments to the system and Che came to us. That gives us more options and more options, and we can play more flexibly.”Coach Clarke says.

24-year-old plays for them FC Southampton and is in Premier League Scored nine goals and provided five assists last season. Now he is on the big stage. “I wouldn’t have imagined it. Not in a million years. It was always my dream, but now I’m living it and it’s unbelievable”Adams, who is considered his team’s best attacker. “He’s been doing really well lately, scoring goals and looking like a player who can play on the international stage”Clarke says.

Kieran Tierney

For some, Kieran Tierney is the key player in Clark’s team. defensive specialist from FC Arsenal He was in excellent form last season. The 24-year-old scored four assists and one goal as a left defender.

In the Scottish national team, however, left-footed Tierney can be used as a right central defender, so that coach Clarke Robertson and Tierney can bring both into the starting line-up. At least that’s what Clarke made in the pre-season games. Will it remain like this? “I want to make tough decisions and have sleepless nights”Clarke says.

Stand: 12.06.2021, 16:30