Football: Schick stunner for Czechs leaves Scotland reeling

GLASGOW (REUTERS) – The Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick scored one of the most remarkable goals in European Championship history as his side beat Scotland 2-0 on Monday (June 14) to get their Euro 2020 campaign off to a superb start and deflate home hopes in Glasgow. Schick, who had also netted an excellent header in... » read more

Scots’ coach ranks win over England among best

LONDON • Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said his side got a “monkey off our backs” after ending their 38-year wait for a win at Twickenham with an 11-6 victory over reigning champions England in the teams’ Six Nations opener last Saturday. None of the current squad was born when Scotland triumphed 22-12 at Twickenham in... » read more

Scots spot on for Euro
Scots spot on for Euro

BELGRADE • Scotland manager Steve Clarke was overjoyed to give the Scottish people something to cheer about during “a difficult time for the nation” amid the Covid-19 pandemic, after they beat Serbia on Thursday to reach Euro 2020. The Scots ground out a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win at the Red Star Stadium with the play-off... » read more