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Scotland concluded a successful Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with an all-action 3-3 draw with Norway at Hampden Park.

Steve Clarke’s men fell behind in the third minute of a roller-coaster first half when Aron Donnum fired the visitors ahead before Scotland captain John McGinn levelled from the spot 10 minutes later.

Norway restored their lead through striker Jorgen Larsen in the 20th minute before an own goal in the 33rd minute by visiting defender Leo Ostigard had the Scots level again.

Mail Sport’s Brian Majoribanks rated the players on Sunday night.

Scotland midfielder John McGinn capped an impressive display by scoring from the spot

Scotland midfielder John McGinn capped an impressive display by scoring from the spot

Scotland midfielder John McGinn capped an impressive display by scoring from the spot

SCOTLAND (4-2-3-1) 

ZANDER CLARK 6

Unfortunate for the opening goal by Donnum after a deflection from Patterson. May feel he could have done better at the second by Larsen.. Made one good save from Berge before being helpless at Elyounoussi’s late leveller

NATHAN PATTERSON 6

The Everton youngster was given his chance after an injury to Aaron Hickey. But he was too slow to close down Donnum as he curled high into the Scotland net. But made a magnificent block to stop Donnum grabbing a second

JACK HENDRY 6

Looked to have been bullied in the build up to the first goal on an often uncomfortable evening. Could it be that moving to play his football in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq has been detrimental to his competitiveness?

SCOTT MCKENNA 6

The Nottingham Forest defender has not played a minute for his club since a 1-1 draw against Burnley. But Clarke has kept faith in the big centre half. He had his hands full covering as Norway targeted the left side of Scotland’s defence.

GREG TAYLOR 6

Celtic left back given a turn at left back in the absence of Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson. But Norway time and again target the left back area on the break and Taylor was posted missing at Larsen’s goal.

SCOTT MCTOMINAY 6.5

The Scotland talisman was unable to make it eight goals in eight qualification games. The midfielder had a quiet game by his own standards but his dangerous corner was eventually put through his own goal by Ostigard.

Callum McGregor put in his usual excellent shift in the middle of midfield for Scotland

Callum McGregor put in his usual excellent shift in the middle of midfield for Scotland

Callum McGregor put in his usual excellent shift in the middle of midfield for Scotland

CALLUM MCGREGOR 7.5

The Celtic captain put in his usual excellent shift in the middle of midfield alongside McTominay. It was his ferocious shot from the edge of the box that earned Scotland a penalty scored by McGinn to make it 1-1.

STUART ARMSTRONG 7

The Southampton man had a very quiet first half up until the moment he sent a fierce drive just past Egil Selvick’s right hand post. Confidence flying, he fired a lovely 59th minute goal from the edge of the box.

JOHN MCGINN 7.5

Caught by Kris Ajer just outside the box and Romanian referee Horatiu Fesnic rightly said no penalty. But when Scotland did get a spot kick the Aston Villa captain made no mistake. The 29-year-old was the best player on the pitch.

KENNY MCLEAN 6

The veteran midfielder is a virtual certainty to be in Germany and he had an unspectacular night. But he did play a part in the second goal, meeting McTominay’s corner with his head before Ostigard diverted it into his own net.

JACOB BROWN 6

The Luton Town forward was handed his first start for Scotland but he failed to make an impact. Will be frustrated not to make a stronger case to be going to Germany before being replaced by Dykes

SUBSTITUTES

Lewis Ferguson (McLean 70)

Lyndon Dykes (Brown 70)

Ryan Christie (Armstrong 70)

Ryan Jack (McGinn 79)

Lawrence Shankland (McGregor 89)

Not used: McCrorie, Kelly, Ralston, Doig, Cooper, Gilmour, Porteous.

MANAGER: STEVE CLARK

Scotland were not at their best against limited opposition. But the hard work was done early in Group A to ensure the Tartan Army had this rare night of nerve-free celebrations in an entertaining high scoring draw with Norway….7

REFEREE: HORATIO FESNIC

The Romanian referee got the two penalty claims for Scotland correct and he can be pleased with his evening’s work…7

Striker Jacob Brown failed to make an impact on his first start for Scotland

Striker Jacob Brown failed to make an impact on his first start for Scotland

Striker Jacob Brown failed to make an impact on his first start for Scotland

NORWAY (4-3-3)

Selvik; Ryerson, Ajer, Ostigard, Bjorkan; Berge, Berg, Aursnes (Elyounoussi 60); Bobb (Pedersen 89), Larsen, Donnum (Thorstvedt 60).

Not used: Myhra, Dyngeland, Strandberg, Wolfe, Solbakken, Vetlesen, Finne, Gregersen.

Booked: Berg, Berge, Ajer.

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