Germany v Scotland: Scotland are fit and flying, says boss Steve Clarke

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Scotland boss Steve Clarke says his entire squad is fully fit and desperate to play in tonight’s Euro 2024 opener against Germany, and there would be no point being there if they didn’t believe they could go toe-to-toe with the hosts.Clarke’s side kicks off the tournament in Munich this evening, hoping they can get out of a group section that also sees them come up against Switzerland and Hungary next week.And the former Kilmarnock gaffer says everybody is ready to go.Clarke said: “That’s why we’re here.

We believe we can get a result every time we go onto the pitch, otherwise what’s the point in going to the pitch.“We’re prepared well, we think we’re ready, and hopefully you see that tomorrow night.“Everybody’s fully fit, flying, desperate to be selected and ready to go.“It’s a difficult game.

One of the mantras that I’ve always had is respect everyone and fear no-one. We come here with a lot of respect for the host nation, we know they’re a good team, but hopefully on the night we can show we’re a good team as well.”Clarke added: “We know it’s a big game, but for us it’s the opening game of a four-team section, three matches, and we know what we have to do to qualify out of the section.“That’s all we’re focused on.

The enormity of the game or whatever, that’s a bit of a sideshow, and hopefully we don’t get too involved in that.“Having thousands of fans here gives us a big boost.