da bwin： The Tartan Army will be searching for the promised land of the knockout stage when they head to Germany

da betsson： Scotland have been to 12 major international tournaments, but have never made it to a knockout stage and their only objective for Euro 2024 is to make it 13th time lucky. After two decades in the wilderness, Scotland finally returned to the top table of international football at the rescheduled Euro 2020, only to finish bottom of their group.

But they will be stronger mentally for that experience and they are undoubtedly a better side three years on, having finished second in a testing qualifying group, beating Norway and Spain along the way. They will also count on a huge following in Germany.

Steve Clarke's side will have the honour of opening the tournament against hosts Germany in Munich, and will also play against Switzerland and Hungary in Group A. It is far from an easy group, but given that finishing third could be enough to reach the last 16, the promised land of a knockout tie is well within reach.

But who will be tasked with carrying Scotland through? GOAL takes a look at Steve Clarke's options after he confirmed his final squad on June 7…

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Angus Gunn has been Scotland's No.1 since the start of Euros qualifying after unseating Craig Gordon as Clarke's first choice after the unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign. Zander Clark is second-choice, having usurped Gordon as Hearts' main goalkeeper.

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Aaron Hickey's long injury lay-off means the right-back spot is up for grabs, and Nathan Patterson was seemingly leading Anthony Ralston in the race to start the tournament curtain-raiser against Germany. However, the Everton man has now been ruled out with a fitness issue too.

Captain Andy Robertson has the left-back position locked down, meaning Kieran Tierney has learned to deputise at centre-back to get a look in, although he is also an option at right-back.

Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna are the main choices at centre-back along with Tierney, with Ryan Porteous ready to step in if there are any injuries.

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Midfield is the area Scotland have the most top-level experience in. John McGinn has been one of Aston Villa's most important players in their push for Champions League football and has long been a key figure for his country.

Scott McTominay, meanwhile, has reinvented himself as an attacking midfielder for Scotland, so much so that Erik ten Hag eventually decided to copy Clarke and give him the same role with Manchester United, leading to him becoming the Red Devils' joint-top scorer in the Premier League.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor missed the March friendlies with an injury but is likely to start the first game. Billy Gilmour, meanwhile, has grown in importance for club and country within the last six months and can sprinkle a bit of magic on Scotland's midfield.

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The main talking point around Clarke's attack is Lawrence Shankland, who was the leading scorer in the Scottish Premiership with 24 goals for Hearts, six more than his closest challenger. Shankland has been on the fringes of the national team as he is mainly operated around the penalty area, and Scotland's style necessitates more work off-the-ball. However, his record has been impossible to ignore and he has played his way into Clarke's plans.

However, injuries to first-choice No.9 Lyndon Dykes and Liverpool teenager Ben Doak have necessitated late call-ups for Tommy Conway and Lewis Morgan.

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