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Former Premier League striker names 'worst team in Euro 2024 so far'

Philip Marsh
Former Premier League striker names 'worst team in Euro 2024 so far'Adidas
It was not a good start to the campaign.

Former Scotland and Everton striker James McFadden says his nation have been the worst team at Euro 2024 after the first round of fixtures.

Scotland were thumped 5-1 by Germany in the opening game of the tournament, and now need a result against Switzerland on Wednesday if they are to keep their dreams alive.

McFadden, who scored 15 goals in 48 internationals for Scotland, was assistant manager of the national team before Steve Clarke took charge in 2019.

And speaking to BBC Radio 5Live, McFadden said last week's performance against Germany was the worst he has seen under Clarke.

"Scotland have been the worst team in the tournament so far," said McFadden. 

"I know Germany were good but we should've been better.

"It was a bad day at the office, it was the worst performance I've seen from a Scotland side under Steve Clarke.

"I don't believe it will happen again but the pressure is on because I actually expected Hungary to maybe beat Switzerland.

"So Switzerland are coming into this game, knowing a draw is enough to qualify but I just have to believe that Scotland won't be that bad again.

"Scotland are not a bad team, they had a bad night and I'm hoping they can put that right."

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