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Scotsonthe march

It was symbolic that John McGinn and Scott McTominay were chosen for the video to unveil Scotland’s new kit for the Euro 2024 finals. The duo have undergone quiet makeovers in the English Premier League over the past two seasons, with Scotland offering a further platform for the talented pair as they helped secure successive European Championship qualifications for manager Steve Clarke’s impressive squad.

McTominay was the poster boy of Scotland’s campaign with seven goals, which reignited the midfielder’s value at Manchester United. Only strikers Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane scored more in qualifying than the midfielder, who has also added Champions League goals for United to his CV. In March, he was named Scotland’s international Player of the Year and given the award by former United and Scotland star Darren Fletcher.

McTominay’s two goals in the 2-0 triumph over Spain at Hampden Park, which followed a brace on the opening matchday against Cyprus,

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