'No losing allowed', that's how a German outlet described the stakes in Scotland's all or nothing encounter with Hungary. But we couldn't follow the rules as we faltered and a last-gasp defeat in our final group game at Euro 2024.
Kevin Csoboth scored the latest goal in the tournament to seal a traditional early exit for a nation wearied by failure. Yes, you can flick through publications across the globe and read heady praise for the Tartan Army, however, there's a tangible sense no one not wearing a kilt has any interest in watch us anytime soon.
And that's the battle for Steve Clarke now. Winning is great but when you're not, it's one win in 12 now, you better have an exciting style.
In a tournament where the likes of Romania, Albania and Georgia are must-see viewing, it's galling Scotland were the hardest to watch out of 24 teams.
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