THEY'RE NOT SUPER ZEROS

Scots can learn from Ukraine's resolve & discipline as our rivals stutter towards big opener

JULIAN NAGELSMANN was told the same thing after seeking out three of his predecessors as Germany boss for advice on the eve of the Euros.

"There's no blueprint for success at major finals," came the reply from Jurgen Klinsmann, Hansi Flick and World Cup winner Joachim Low. "So go with your guts." Maybe that's just as well for the hosts because the plan Nagelsmann has come up with is still some way off clicking.

With less than a fortnight to go before the big kick-off against Scotland in Munich, Die Nationalmannschaft had the chance to put on a show of intent against Ukraine.

Instead, in their penultimate warm-up clash, it was mostly a display of indecision in the final third which will fill Steve Clarke's heart with optimism.