Scotland side pose for a team picture prior to kick off during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off Final between Serbia and Scotland at Rajko Mitic Stadium. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)Scotland side pose for a team picture prior to kick off during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off Final between Serbia and Scotland at Rajko Mitic Stadium. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
Scotland side pose for a team picture prior to kick off during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off Final between Serbia and Scotland at Rajko Mitic Stadium. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

How the Scotland players rated in epic Euro 2020 play-off final WIN over Serbia

By David Oliver
Published 12th Nov 2020, 22:46 GMT
Updated 13th Nov 2020, 08:20 GMT
It was all on the line for Scotland and all on the shoulders of Steve Clarke and his 11 players, plus substitutes.

But they did it. Scotland are going to the Euros after an epic night in Belgrade ended a 22-year wait to return the Tartan Army to a major men’s football tournament once again.

It took penalties again, and immense character after the Serbian sucker-punch in the last minute cancelled Ryan Christie’s goal and sent the game to extra-time and then penalties, but Scotland held their nerves and won their second shootout in as many months.

Here’s how Scotland’s players, and boss Steve Clarke, rated on the night.

Scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.

Scotland side pose for a team picture prior to kick off during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off Final between Serbia and Scotland at Rajko Mitic Stadium. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

. BELGRADE, SERBIA - NOVEMBER 12: The Scotland side pose for a team picture prior to kick off during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off Final between Serbia and Scotland at Rajko Mitic Stadium on November 12, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Scotland side pose for a team picture prior to kick off during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off Final between Serbia and Scotland at Rajko Mitic Stadium. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic

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No chance with the goal - a textbook attacking header. Made an unbelievable stop in extra-time and then became a national hero to deny Mitrovic and send the country single-handedly - left-handed - to the Euro's.

. David Marshall - 9

No chance with the goal - a textbook attacking header. Made an unbelievable stop in extra-time and then became a national hero to deny Mitrovic and send the country single-handedly - left-handed - to the Euro's. Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

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Solid but steady at the back in the three-man defence. No buccaneering runs and fairly quiet, but well marshalled and put body on the line countless times.

. Kieran Tierney - 7

Solid but steady at the back in the three-man defence. No buccaneering runs and fairly quiet, but well marshalled and put body on the line countless times. Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic

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First half booking blotted his copybook a little but didn't hold him back in the tussle with Mitrovic who he kept so, so quiet. A real find for Steve Clarke at international level. Does what he's good at - defending - and STILL unbeaten.

. Declan Gallagher - 8

First half booking blotted his copybook a little but didn't hold him back in the tussle with Mitrovic who he kept so, so quiet. A real find for Steve Clarke at international level. Does what he's good at - defending - and STILL unbeaten. Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic

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So composed and passed out from the back. Ability to pick out forward so precisely means his midfield abilities were not wasted further back. Much more comfortable in the role - but switched off for the equaliser.

. Scott McTominay - 7

So composed and passed out from the back. Ability to pick out forward so precisely means his midfield abilities were not wasted further back. Much more comfortable in the role - but switched off for the equaliser. Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

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Defender was brave beyond the halfway line and could have scored but defending was sensational improvement on early caps and though a surprise inclusion, more than justified his manager's faith.

. Stephen O'Donnell - 8

Defender was brave beyond the halfway line and could have scored but defending was sensational improvement on early caps and though a surprise inclusion, more than justified his manager's faith. Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

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No chance with the goal - a textbook attacking header. Made an unbelievable stop in extra-time and then became a national hero to deny Mitrovic and send the country single-handedly - left-handed - to the Euro's.

1. David Marshall - 9

No chance with the goal - a textbook attacking header. Made an unbelievable stop in extra-time and then became a national hero to deny Mitrovic and send the country single-handedly - left-handed - to the Euro's. Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

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Solid but steady at the back in the three-man defence. No buccaneering runs and fairly quiet, but well marshalled and put body on the line countless times.

2. Kieran Tierney - 7

Solid but steady at the back in the three-man defence. No buccaneering runs and fairly quiet, but well marshalled and put body on the line countless times. Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic