Angus Gunn talks Scotland journey

Angus Gunn says he has “never looked back” since switching allegiance from England to become Scotland’s first-choice goalkeeper.

The Norwich City number one, having previously played for England from Under-16 to Under-21 level, chose Steve Clarke’s side last year as he qualifies through his Thurso-born dad Bryan, who won six Scotland caps.

Speaking on a bonus episode of the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast, Gunn recalled his debut – the 3-0 win over Cyprus in the Euro 2024 qualifying opener 15 months ago that was swiftly followed by the momentous 2-0 victory over Spain.

“I felt like going into training I had to show the best version of myself and I feel I did do that,” the 28-year-old said.

“When I got the nod to start the first game it was a great feeling and I’ve never really looked back.

“Obviously there was a lot of nerves, I didn’t know what to expect. It probably helped me that I had familiar faces around me, like [Norwich team-mates] Kenny McLean and Grant Hanley, also Stuart Armstrong and Che Adams as well when I was with them at Southampton.

“So that really helped me, but to be fair, all of the lads welcomed me straight away and I felt really comfortable pretty much from the first second.

“So credit to them for that and obviously it couldn’t have started any better with the first two games as well.”

Listen to Angus and Bryan Gunn talk family, pride and the Euros on the Scottish football podcast