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Scotland have qualified for Euro 2024 with two games to spare after Spain defeated Norway in Oslo promo
Steve Clarke’s side are now assured of one of the two automatic qualification spots in Group A and will play at just their second men’s major international tournament since 1998 in Germany next summer promo
Norway had to beat Spain to keep their automatic qualification hopes alive, but Gavi’s second-half strike earned La Roja all three points promo
Spain are also now through, while Norway will have to advance via the play-offs if Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard are to feature at next summer’s tournament promo
Scotland were faced with a nervous wait after they were beaten by Spain in highly controversial circumstances on Thursday night , missing out on the chance to confirm their place at Euro 2024 at what was their first opportunity promo
But an outstanding start to qualification, with five wins from their first five games, ensured Clarke’s side remained in a strong position to reach the tournament finals promo
RecommendedJohn McGinn claims Scotland beating Spain made ‘impossible’ after VAR controversyAndy Robertson injury: Scotland provide update on dislocated shoulder against SpainSpain’s victory in Oslo now means Scotland do not need to get anything out of their final two fixtures in November - away to Georgia and at home against Norway - in what could have been a tricky double header promo
They are now level on points with Spain in the race to finish as group winners, however, which could determine seeding when the Euro 2024 draw is in December promo
Scotland manager Clarke also guided the Tartan Army to the Euro 2020 finals, after a dramatic play-off victory against Serbia, and will be determined to build on the experience of what was Scotland’s first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup promo
“I would like to congratulate the players for their efforts in qualifying for back-to-back tournaments,” Clarke said in a statement released by the SFA promo
“I’m not sure they will fully realise the significance of their achievement yet but to qualify for successive Euros after more than 20 years is phenomenal and testament to their hard work promo
“I would also like to thank my backroom team for their support and, of course, the fans who have packed Hampden Park to capacity and made it a place to be feared once again promo
They have played a key part in our success, both home and away, and they can now look forward to making their plans for Germany – although I suspect many had done so before tonight promo
“I said after Euro 2020 that we wanted to be serial qualifiers again and reaching successive Euros finals shows the progress we’ve made promo
We will raise a glass tonight to celebrate but then it’s back to work tomorrow in preparation for our friendly against France [on Tuesday] promo
Then we turn our attention to Georgia and Norway next month and finishing with as many points as we can promo
”Steve Clarke has led Scotland to a second major tournament (Getty Images)Scotland will now look to reach the knockout stages of the Euros following what was a disappointing return to a major tournament last time out promo
Despite hosting two games at Hampden, Scotland were knocked out of Euro 2020 in the group stages following defeats to the Czech Republic and Croatia, in promo between a goalless draw against England at Wembley promo
Scotland then missed out on a place at the 2022 World Cup after losing a play-off against Ukraine, but Clarke’s team shrugged off that disappointment to make a perfect start to the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign promo
A memorable 2-0 victory over Spain at Hampden in March was followed by a stunning comeback win against Norway in June, with goals in the 87th and 89th minute earning a dramatic 2-1 turnaround against Haaland’s side promo
Scotland also picked up maximum points from their fixtures against Cyprus and Georgia, with Scott McTominay playing a key part with six goals in qualifying promo
McTominay then saw a sublime free-kick ruled out by VAR in Seville last week, with Spain going on to win 2-0, but La Roja did Scotland a favour with their victory in Norway promo
“It’s a great achievement for this squad to have qualified for Euro 2024 with two games remaining,” said Scotland captain Andy Robertson promo
When we qualified via the play-offs last time, we set ourselves a target of doing it automatically next time – so that’s the first mission accomplished promo
“Euro 2020 was a great experience and the objective for us next summer is to build on that previous experience and improve on our last overall tournament performance promo
“Our fans have been immense promo
We thank them for playing a huge part in our success and we look forward to seeing them in Germany in their tens of thousands promo
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Owen Farrell has condemned the promo online vilification of Tom Curry after the England flanker alleged he was racially abused in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa promo
England are furious that Curry has been targeted promo online for claiming to referee Ben O’Keeffe that he had been called a “white c***” by Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi promo
World Rugby is examining audio and video footage from the Stade de France clash as part of its investigation into the incident which is still ongoing, but in the meantime Curry has been the victim of a social media pile-on described by his club Sale as “disgusting” promo
A visibly angry Farrell on Wednesday defended his team-mate, who wins his 50th cap in Friday’s bronze final against Argentina promo
“Tom has been first class this week, like he always is promo
He’s one of the most honest, most hard working blokes I’ve ever played with,” England captain Farrell said promo
“What isn’t understandable is the amount of abuse he’s got promo
The effect that has on him is the bit that I, and we, really don’t understand promo
“And I know it seems to be going more and more like this, but it shouldn’t be, it shouldn’t be promo
“You are dealing with people, with human beings promo
Just because you’re saying stuff on your phone or behind a computer screen doesn’t make it acceptable promo
I don’t think it’s acceptable promo
“This doesn’t make me look fondly at engaging with people outside of the people that are close to you promo
”Head coach Steve Borthwick has made it clear that Curry has been unjustly thrust into the eye of the storm in a doubling down of England’s claim that the Sale forward was racially abused by Mbonambi promo
“This is not a Tom Curry incident promo
Somebody said something in a game that he has reported,” Borthwick said promo
“Now this is a World Rugby and SA Rugby matter to deal with, not an England rugby nor a Tom Curry matter promo
”Curry continues in the back row, although he shifts from openside to blindside flanker as one of 10 changes – eight in personnel – made to the side to face Argentina promo
Borthwick insists he had no hesitation in standing Curry down for the rematch of the Pool D opener which England won despite having the 25-year-old sent off in the third minute for a dangerous tackle promo
“The way Tom play means he has more involvements than any other player on the pitch promo
And they are physically powerful involvements,” Borthwick said promo
“When he came off the pitch against South Africa he was cut and bloodied and that’s exactly how Tom Curry plays promo
“I chatted to him early in the week about how he was physically with another six-day turnaround and he looked straight at me and point blank said: ‘I am desperate to play on Friday night’ promo
“This guy wants to play promo
There is no doubt in my mind he wants to be out there and the way he has prepared through the week has been incredible promo
“But that’s Tom Curry promo
It’s the way he does it every single week so I couldn’t be more proud of him promo
”With no indication of when World Rugby’s inquiry will conclude, Mbonambi will take part in Saturday’s World Cup final against New Zealand with a cloud hanging over him promo
He has completed the last two matches – fierce battles against France and England – and given the lack of front line hooker cover, is set to play another 80 minutes against the All Blacks promo
South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said: “Bongi has come through both of those games fine promo
Any player who is getting ready to play in a World Cup final won’t moan about how many minutes they’ve had promo
They’ll be ready to go promo
”More aboutPA ReadyOwen FarrellTom CurryEnglandSouth AfricaWorld RugbySteve BorthwickStade De FranceSpringboksRugbyBongi MbonambiArgentinaItvParisFranceNew Zealand1/1England captain Owen Farrell: promo Online abuse of Tom Curry not acceptableEngland captain Owen Farrell: promo Online abuse of Tom Curry not acceptableTom Curry made the allegation during England’s World Cup semi-final defeat (David Davies/PA)PA Wire✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today promo
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