Reporter Notebook: Scotland flying high and on verge of history with second-consecutive Euros appearance beckoning
Scotland can qualify for Euro 2024 by beating Cyprus on Friday and hoping other results go their way; Steve Clarke's side also face England in the 150th anniversary of the first international game in a friendly next Tuesday; follow both games on Sky Sports digital platforms
By Luke Shanley, Sky Sports News
Thursday 7 September 2023 14:09, UK
Well, what a time to be a Scotland fan.
A squad full of talent, a manager who knows how to get results, top of their group after four wins from four qualifying games and get this — the potential to qualify for the European Championships in Germany as soon as Tuesday.
There are a couple of scenarios that could see Scotland reaching the finals with three games to spare. The most likely way would see Scotland beating Cyprus in Larnaca on Friday, allied with Spain doing the same against Georgia, and then Norway drawing with Georgia on Tuesday night.
Yes, that would require not only Scotland taking care of business but two other results going their way, but you just never know.
Speaking of Tuesday, while Norway and Georgia are playing that game, Scotland will be hosting England at Hampden Park in a match commemorating 150 years of Scottish Football. Imagine the celebrations if Scotland could beat England and qualify for their second consecutive European Championships on the same night!
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All of the above is what a dream week would look like for Scotland. It's not impossible — but firstly let's focus on the task in hand; Cyprus in Larnaca.
The hosts are bottom of the group and bottom seeds, but it is not a game Scotland can take for granted. Cyprus were stubborn at Hampden Park in March despite losing 3-0, and Scott McTominay
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