Man Utd man keeps hopes alive

Scotland kept their hopes of reaching the Euro 2024 knockout rounds alive with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Wednesday. 

The Tartan Army needed a response after their 5-1 thrashing to Germany last week and got just that, with Scott McTominay opening the scoring after just 13 minutes with help from a Fabian Schar deflection.

Unfortunately, the lead lasted only 13 minutes, with Xherdan Shaqiri dispatching a stunning effort beyond Angus Gunn from outside the area after a cheap Anthony Ralston giveaway.

From there, both sides exchanged chances to win the game, but each will be happy to walk away with a point.

Steve Clarke’s men know a win over Hungary in the final group match will leave them almost certain to reach the round of 16, while it’d take a disastrous turn of events to see Switzerland exit from here.

Here are the full player ratings from Cologne.

Scotland vs Switzerland player ratings

Scotland (3-4-2-1)

Angus Gunn – 7/10 – Could do nothing about Shaqiri’s goal. Gave Scotland fans a few more terrifying moments, but did make up for it with a couple of vital saves.

Jack Hendry – 6/10 – A few sloppy moments with the ball but looked far better defensively than he did against Germany.

Grant Hanley – 8/10 – Solid as a rock defensively, silencing the doubters who said he hasn’t played enough football recently to start. Provided a real set-piece threat and was desperately unlucky hitting the post shortly after the hour mark.

Kieran Tierney – 6/10 – A mixed evening with some vital interventions alongside dangerous mistakes. A very worrying sight seeing him stretchered off in the second half given his importance to Scotland.

Anthony Ralston – 4/10 – Hot and cold all night but was punished severely by Shaqiri for a cheap giveaway. In fairness to him, he recovered well from there.

Callum McGregor – 8/10 – Provided the assist for McTominay’s goal and looked much more comfortable with the technically gifted Gilmour next to him.

Billy Gilmour – 7/10 – Started the counter-attack for Scotland’s goal and added some much-needed craft and composure to Clarke’s midfield.

Andy Robertson – 7/10 – Offered all the intensity and energy you’d expect of a Scotland captain. A little frustrating with his set-piece delivery, often following up a peach of a cross by hitting the first man, but still provided a good threat.

Scott McTominay – 8/10 – Grabbed the opening goal with a deflected strike and was Scotland’s biggest threat…