Scots politicians back Scotland & ahead of Euro 2024 opener against Germany

SCOTLAND’s political leaders have sent their well-wishes to the national team ahead of their Euro 2024 opening clash versus Germany. 

Steve Clarke’s side take on the tournament hosts at the 70,000 seater Allianz Arena in Munich on Friday evening. 

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And party chiefs from across the political divide have given their backing to the side before the teams face-off in the Group A game.

SNP leader John Swinney said: “As First Minister of Scotland, I want to pass on the warmest wishes and every piece of good luck on behalf of the whole country to Steve Clarke and the team. We are so proud of you and we wish you well.”

And Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said: “Good luck to Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson the captain, and the entire Scotland team as we head to Germany. 

“I hope you smash it in the first game and you never know, let’s live in hope that you bring home the trophy, good luck Scotland.”

Meanwhile, Scottish Tory leader and SFA linesman Douglas Ross said: “I want to wish Steve Clarke and the whole team all the very best for the Euros.

“We’ll be right behind you from that opening match against Germany, it’s going to be a great tournament and I can’t wait.”

In a video filmed outside of the national stadium in Glasgow, Alba Party leader Alex Salmond said: “I’m here at Hampden Park with the legends of Scottish football embossed on the stadium behind me.

“We’re off to Germany, good luck to Steve and the lads. Come on Scotland.”

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Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said he was looking forward to tuning in with his family to watch the matches.

He said: “Well, this is a huge moment for Scotland, it’s such a massive tournament, we’ve waited so long for this, and I’m really psyched to be watching it here back home.

“I can’t wait to take a few hours off the campaign to watch the games with my family.

“So, to Steve Clarke, to everyone involved in team Scotland – you’ve got this, bring it home, good luck lads.”