It’s finally here! Like a kid on Christmas eve, Scotland fans are in full Euro 2024 mode as the team prepare to open the tournament against hosts Germany tomorrow night.
The Tartan Army’s first major tournament on foreign soil since World Cup 1998, the optimism is almost as high as the anticipation with thousands of Scotland fans already descending on Munich.
As Scott McKenna attested to earlier in the week, all 26 squad members are desperate to be part of the starting XI - and the head coach definitely has some selection dilemmas. Who begins as part of his midfield? Does Lawrence Shankland start up front - or will Che Adams be given the nod?
As for Germany, they have their own selection dilemmas and suffered an injury blow earlier this week when talented Bayern Munich youngster Aleksandar Pavlović was ruled out of the entire tournament due to illness.
Who do we think will start for Scotland and Germany tomorrow in the Euro 2024 opener? Here is our predicted starting XI for both teams.
9. RWB: Anthony Ralston
With Nathan Patterson and Aaron Hickey ruled out of the tournament, the battle for the wing-back slot will be between the Celtic defender and Ross McCrorie. With Ralston's added experience, we expect him to start tomorrow's game against the Germans. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. LB: Maximillian Mittelstadt
After an excellent season for Stuttgart, Mittelstadt has moulded into Germany's first choice left-back and is set to start the game in Munich. | AFP via Getty Images
11. LWB: Andy Robertson
Scotland's captain is a guaranteed pick when fit. He will take the left wing-back position. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. CDM: Robert Andrich
Another player who has became a regular at international level in recent months. The midfielder shone for Bayer Leverkusen during their invincible 23/24 season and will play the role of anchor tomorrow. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images