Football News: Scotland Confident Ahead of Euro 2024 Clash with Germany
As the European Championship kicks off in Munich on Friday, Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour believes Scotland are well-equipped to defy the odds and spoil Germany’s tournament party. Gilmour has insisted that the talent level within the Scottish squad should not be underestimated as they prepare to face the heavily backed hosts in Group A.
“When you look around our squad, we have great players,” Gilmour said. “Everyone doubts us sometimes – ‘Typical Scotland’ – and we need to get out of that kind of routine. Everyone outside Scotland thinks it’s a Germany win. We know ourselves that we are a good team and hard to beat when it comes to competitive games, and we want to show that.”
Gilmour’s confident tone will resonate with the thousands of Scots who have already descended on Bavaria for the tournament. The 23-year-old suggested that the team’s ambitions may extend beyond just reaching the group stage, a feat that no previous Scotland team has achieved.
“Take it game by game, but we know we want to come here and get out of the group, that is first and foremost,” Gilmour said. “Of course, Germany is going to be a difficult game, but we back ourselves. We have good players, and we have been working hard all week on the training pitch to go and get a win.”
The midfielder is eager to make up for the disappointment of missing Scotland’s final group stage match at the 2021 European Championship due to a positive COVID-19 test. He recalls the frustration of being forced to isolate for 10 days, unable to participate in the crucial clash against Croatia.
After an impressive Premier League campaign with Brighton, Gilmour is determined to make his mark on the international stage. He is one of five Scotland midfielders competing for four spots against Germany, and he reserved special praise for Celtic captain Callum McGregor, who recovered from an Achilles problem to finish the domestic season strongly.
As Scotland prepare to take on the tournament favorites, Gilmour and his teammates are confident in their ability to defy the odds and secure a positive result in their Euro 2024 opener.
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