Scotland captain Andy Robertson admitted they have not been themselves and they’re going to face Switzerland with “belief” after exhibiting “fear” of their Euro 2024 defeat to Germany.
Scotland should take one thing in Cologne on Wednesday night time to maintain alive their possibilities of progressing past the group stage of a serious event for the primary time.
Scotland impressed in qualifying however have gained one among their final 10 video games and Robertson is aware of there must be a change.
“We just have to get back to being us,” he mentioned.
“We undoubtedly weren’t ourselves on Friday and we have to realise what acquired us these outcomes prior to now and what we have been good at once we acquired to the pitch as a result of the message off the pitch hasn’t modified.
“We’ve to get again to trusting ourselves within the recreation, trusting one another, and if we do this we’re a greater group. You noticed that in abundance within the qualifying marketing campaign.
“You noticed a group that was filled with perception and able to struggle for one another. Perhaps on Friday we performed a wee bit with concern which we did not wish to. It isn’t a straightforward job opening a event in opposition to the host nation, I will inform you that, however we had sufficient expertise on the pitch to do higher.
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“We want to look forward. We’ve got a big game coming up [against Switzerland] which we’re all excited about and we want to show this tournament what Scotland are all about. If we do that I believe that’s the best way for us to get a result.”
Steve Clarke mentioned after their 5-1 defeat to Germany that he might have given the squad “too much information”, which might have “clouded the players”.
Switzerland gained their Group A opener in opposition to Hungary
However Robertson mentioned it was right down to the gamers.
“Everyone assessed themselves after that game and maybe the gaffer was a bit harsh on himself,” the Liverpool defender added.
“I believe the information he gave was clear and I just think maybe the occasion got to some of us, some of us didn’t have our best game.
“I do not assume we went to the pitch and did what we have achieved to get right here.”
Only victory on Clarke’s mind
Steve Clarke focused 4 factors from the ultimate two group matches however insists solely victory is on his thoughts in opposition to Switzerland.
“Difficult opponent, I expect a difficult game,” he mentioned.
“For us, it is to regroup and go again. It’s that simple. It is about doing better, exactly that.
“The gamers wish to return and play higher and I feel that’s fairly normal if you play so poorly and let your self down.
“As I said when I spoke to a lot of you on Sunday, it is about doing better, working better into the game.
“We thought we have been nicely ready for Germany, clearly we weren’t. So this time I feel it’s higher to not say an excessive amount of and hopefully with our actions on the pitch we’ll present that we ready nicely and a optimistic end result could be beautiful.
“To go into the game thinking you only need a point is dangerous. We go there to win, to be as positive as we can and we see where that takes us.
“It’s extra about ensuring we carry out in addition to we are able to and if we are able to do this I’m fairly assured we are able to get one thing from the sport.
“It is a big challenge, a good team, a lot of good players, very strong down the spine of the team, defend well, don’t give too much away and have a lot of pace up front. So we expect a difficult night.”
Scotland’s report vs Switzerland
Ally McCoist scored as Scotland beat Switzerland at Euro 96
Wednesday’s match will probably be simply the second assembly between the edges at a serious event. Scotland gained 1-0 within the group phases at Euro 1996 with Ally McCoist scoring the one purpose.
That’s Scotland’s solely win of their final 5 video games in opposition to Switzerland.
They final met in a pleasant at Hampden Park in March 2006 with the guests operating out 3-1 winners.
Kenny Miller scored Scotland’s solely purpose on that event – Steve Clarke will probably be hoping for a greater end result this time or they might be heading for the airplane dwelling from Euro 2024.
