LONDON (AFP) - Scotland manager Steve Clarke is aiming to restore the team’s reputation as giant-killers as they prepare for their first match at a major tournament for 23 years.
The Scots, who used to be regulars on the global stage, qualified for the coronavirus-delayed Euro 2020 via the playoffs.
Now Clarke wants Scotland to punch above their weight by emulating famous results from their past against the likes of the Netherlands and Spain.
Scotland take on the Czech Republic on Monday before looking for their first victory over England since 1999, and then aim to defend their unbeaten record against 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia.
Clarke feels his squad, captained by Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, has what it takes to ruffle a few feathers during the tournament, which starts on Friday.
Scotland have won their past three meetings with the Czechs and Clarke feels a repeat result would put them in a good position to get out of the group stage for the first time.