Euro 2020 Scotland v Croatia player ratings: Che Adams 4, Lyndon Dykes 3; Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic 9

Superb Modric strike helps seal 3-1 win to eliminate Scotland

SCOTLAND RATINGS: David Marshall – 6 Scotland’s No 1 prevented the score from getting bigger, particularly when he tipped over Luka Modric’s long-range shot. He was unlucky to concede the first two goals and there was very little he could have done to have saved either. AFP

Harry McBain

Jun 23, 2021

Scotland midfielder Callum McGregor admitted his side were run into the ground by Croatia in a 3-1 defeat on Tuesday that saw Steve Clarke's men crash out of Euro 2020.

England's Raheem Sterling celebrates after scoring the winning goal against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium. AP

Euro 2020 Czech Republic v England ratings: Tomas Soucek 6; Raheem Sterling 7

Croatia sealed a place in the last 16 thanks to goals from Nikola Vlasic, Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic to end Scotland's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time.

McGregor scored his country's first goal at a major tournament for 23 years, but it proved to be just a consolation.

"It's always nice to score and get my first goal for my country - but ultimately we're disappointed with the result," the Celtic midfielder told broadcaster ITV.

"The lads are shattered. The fans were amazing again and we want to thank them for their input."

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