BIG MAC’S A SPLASH HIT
JOHN MCGINN saw TV footage of a bare-chested Scotland fan sliding 10 yards through a puddle in Central London and knew he and his team-mates had to finally make a splash at Euro 2020. They certainly did that at Wembley on Friday night, proving to be the better team as they drew with England.
The well-deserved point keeps Scotland alive in Group D and gives them the chance to go through if they beat Croatia at Hampden on Tuesday.
Aston Villa midfielder Mcginn said: “When you see people doing belly flops in Leicester Square you just want to get going and do the country proud.
“We were all hurting on Monday when we didn’t give the nation a lift after the loss to the Czechs.
“And although it was not a win atwembley it was certainly a performance to be proud of.
“There were only two-and-a-half thousand of our fans there but we certainly felt their support.”
Mcginn added: “It was an amazing performance.we left everything on the pitch and were possibly a little bit hard done by to only come away with a point. But you have to be respectful that England are a great team.’’
Boss Steve Clarke made four changes with Billy Gilmour excelling in his first international start. Kieran Tierney returned from injury and was joined by Scott
Mctominay in a more fluid back three which allowed Scotland to enjoy their fair share of possession.
Mcginn added: “Having Billy and KT in the team, who are two top-class players, maybe helped, but it felt really comfortable.
“We have a brilliant squad and the gaffer has had to make hard decisions. Credit to the manager, he got it right.
“England had chances and hit the post but the bravery and determination is in the Scottish identity and we are proud to put in a performance like that.
“The only disappointing thing is we had chances to go and win the game and didn’t take them. But now we look forward – and the task against Croatia.”