Play-off experience aids ‘very tough’ Scotland

In-form Scotland are the team “probably nobody wanted to draw” in the Euro 2025 play-offs, reckons head coach Pedro Martinez Losa.

Having topped their qualifying group with five wins and a draw, the Scots meet Hungary next and will take on Montenegro or Finland should they progress.

A strong campaign in the B section has lifted spirits following a winless experience against the A-listers of the Nations League last year.

“We are confident that we can be competitive against any opponent,” said Martinez Losa, reacting to the possible pathway to Euro 2025.

“We have had five wins in a row and, while at some moment this run will finish, we want to keep it going as long as we can.

“Momentum is very important. Life is about momentum. Football is about using the energy of the fans and being able to impact the opponent as much as we can.”