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McTominay sends EUROs message to English Manchester United team-mates

November 14, 2020
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McTominay sends EUROs message to English Manchester United team-mates

Scott McTominay is gearing up for an fascinating face-off along with his Manchester United team-mates after serving to Scotland attain the European Championship finals.

The Scots beat Serbia on penalties of their qualifying play-off closing in Belgrade on Thursday night time to e-book a spot at subsequent summer time’s rearranged match.

It’s the first time Scotland have reached a serious finals since 1998 – and they are going to be in a bunch with England, together with Croatia and the Czech Republic.

Steve Clarke’s males are as a consequence of face the Auld Enemy at Wembley in June, whereas enjoying their different two group video games at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

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McTominay is anticipating there to be a good bit of banter with some his English membership colleagues when he returns to United following worldwide responsibility.

“I do not suppose it’s going to begin but,” the midfielder instructed Sky Sports activities from Serbia. “I really feel like as quickly as we stroll by way of these doorways to the coaching floor once we get again, it’s going to most likely begin then.

“Convey them (England) on. We’re prepared!”

Scotland produced a powerful show in opposition to Serbia and led by way of Ryan Christie’s 52nd-minute strike.

Nonetheless, Luka Jovic headed a dramatic equaliser for the hosts within the 90th minute to power extra-time because the tie ended 1-1.

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Scotland transformed all 5 spot kicks – together with one from McTominay – earlier than David Marshall denied Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic to seal victory and spark wild celebrations.

“I am tremendous pleased with all of the boys,” mentioned McTominay. “All people actually caught collectively, even earlier than the penalties had been taken.

“All people mentioned: ‘No matter occurs right here, we’re so pleased with every one among you for the efforts that you have put in’.

“After which we simply did what we needed to do, and that was huge Marshy saving a penalty.

“It was wonderful – most likely the very best day I’ve ever had in soccer.

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“I really feel like in life, I do not suppose you aren’t getting many extra excessive stress situations than taking a penalty to get your nation to the Euros.

“All of the boys stepped up and did what they needed to do.

“Penalties are a troublesome one and I really feel for Mitrovic and I had some phrases to say to him on the finish.

“He is an incredible participant and, for him, I really feel prefer it’s a minor setback.

“For us, I am simply so happy.

“When that (was saved), everyone had that aid and wonderful feeling of going to the Euros. It is a particular feeling and one you can solely replicate in coming tournaments. We wish that feeling time and again.”

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McTominay misplaced his marker from a nook for Serbia’s purpose – so pleasure was blended with aid on the finish.

“When the purpose went in it was troublesome to take, within the 90th minute, you understand,” he mentioned.

“Clearly, it was your mistake and it’s a must to have huge balls to go and take a penalty.

“So for me, I used to be essentially the most relieved man within the stadium, by a great distance.

“Wanting again on it now, the feelings went so quick and the sport went so quick, you do not actually have time to course of all of your feelings. You are simply misplaced within the sport.

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“So when Marshy saved that penalty, it was wonderful.”

The celebrations continued lengthy into the night time again on the group’s lodge, as seen in varied movies posted on social media.

“It was particular,” mentioned McTominay. “I really feel like everyone has seen a number of the movies of the celebrations which have been occurring.

“All of the lads cherished it. Celebrations like that, you simply cannot neglect about stuff like that in your profession.

“It is wonderful once you look again. All of the boys are completely made up in there and the ambiance within the camp is excessive.”

United entered the worldwide break by successful what was arguably their most vital match of the season at Everton on Saturday.

The under-pressure Reds got here from behind to beat the Toffees due to Bruno Fernandes’ double and Edinson Cavani’s first purpose for United.

United have a two-week break with a lot of their stars heading off on worldwide responsibility – we’ll be preserving tabs on how all of them carry out, and on preparations for his or her subsequent Premier League match in opposition to West Brom.

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Scotland will now flip their focus to Nations League matches away to Slovakia on Sunday and Israel on Wednesday.

“Hopefully everyone rests and recovers and is able to go once more,” mentioned McTominay.

“Now we have to essentially concentrate on being prime of that group. We do not need to settle for only one win throughout this worldwide break – we would like three like we did final time.”

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