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McTominay led Scotland to their first win against Spain since 1984 and continued their perfect start to the Euro 2024 qualification campaign.

It means we utilised the ball very well when we had it, which is obviously pleasing." "The dynamic, enthusiasm and quality of the team didn't change. "We didn't have an awful lot of possession, but what we did have, we used very, very well," Clarke said. "We want to go for duels, for battles -- we always fight, but this is not about fighting. The referee has to take [act] on this, but he says nothing," he said. "As a kid, I was an attacking midfielder -- I like to get in the box.

Scotland secured a historic 2-0 victory over Spain on Tuesday thanks to two goals from Manchester United's Scott McTominay on a wild night at Hampden Park.

It’s frustrating because we want to win and it’s difficult because you waste time.” This is football and if you concede then you’re penalized at the end. “We conceded easy goals.

Yousaf said on Tuesday that Shona Robison - a close friend of Sturgeon - will serve as his deputy first minister. More appointments to cabinet roles are ...

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He is also the first person in the role who wasn't elected to the then-new Scottish parliament in 1999: now 37, he was only 14 at the time. His arrival marks a ...

We are three years from the next Holyrood election and there are obviously lots of other things that need to be done in that time. But the war could also be an opportunity to reset the Ukrainian economy – if only people and politicians could agree how. In fact, the Scottish government could do much more to boost the power of local government. There is work to be done on the educational attainment gap and drug addiction rates. The problem is that it’s not possible to change a tax system without there being losers as well as winners – and the SNP must be willing to face the politics associated with that. As should the hugely destructive burning of grouse moors; in an age of climate breakdown, it should obviously be a criminal offence to set whole hillsides on fire. Where we can ensure the positives of the data revolution are borne out, but don’t allow the wealth to be captured by surveillance capitalism? [beautiful, low-energy housing](https://hiaa.scot/hiaa-2022-awards/) across the Highlands and Islands – for those who can afford it. While high-speed internet access and the revolution in working from home since the pandemic make living there more attractive, a shortage of housing and public infrastructure – especially public transport – means that for many it remains an impossible dream. The Scottish government should prioritise such worker co-ops in procurement, and also consider handing some of its own power to workers. It’s the sense of stagnation – after 16 years in power, it feels like the party is running out of ideas. He is a politician who joined the SNP in the wake of its opposition to the Iraq War.

Members of the Tartan Army reflect on a historic night for the men's national team at Hampden.

And commercial channels have to think about whether the financial returns are worth it. "Before the game I said this was his run coming to an end. The other would be if a free channel made the best financial offer. "My throat is a bit sore today," he told BBC Scotland. While Ian is well-accustomed to disappointment, Callan has only known success. "For him to get the opportunity to be a mascot and then for Scotland to produce one of the best performances in many a year it just doesn't get any better than that."

The visiting captain was not happy but Steve Clarke's side did not need to resort to the dark arts to beat a fading superpower.

It at least implies the Spanish way, a brand of supposedly pure football, should be the only manner in which to perform. De la Fuente emphasised the carrying out of training drills and “the future”. Their team have encountered trouble in Georgia in the not-so-distant past. June’s meeting with Norway will prove a stern test, even more so if the hosts can call on Erling Haaland in Oslo. True, Spain did not waste time but them’s the breaks when you are trailing to the 42nd-ranked team in the world. The Spain defence and their own keeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, frequently looked panic-stricken. [“Rubbish” was among the terms](https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2023/mar/29/rodri-scotland-spain-rubbish-reaction-video) used by Rodri to describe Scotland’s approach during [a 2-0 win](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/28/scotland-spain-euro-2024-qualifier-match-report). Callum McGregor’s skill and burst of pace in the dying seconds, in trying to create a third goal, epitomised the Scottish mindset. Having scraped out of the group stage in Qatar, they were removed from the tournament [by Morocco](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/06/morocco-spain-world-cup-last-16-match-report). It was the visiting team who routinely embellished fouls, pursued the officials and, in one sensational act involving Joselu, battered the turf in the style of an irate toddler. Spanish petulance was glaring from the first whistle, a scenario which audibly irked a passionate – and, in fairness, partisan – Hampden crowd. [confidently asserted](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/nov/22/spain-rodri-hernandez-interview-world-cup-qatar) that his nation, Spain, stood out as the strongest collective in the tournament.

Humza Yousaf believes he has picked the right team to deliver a "radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda for Scotland".

The other key point to note is the splitting up of the Finance and Economy brief into two separate portfolios. Keith Brown is out as justice secretary, two years after returning to government. They did discuss roles, but Humza Yousaf has chosen to leave him out of his plans, though he does have his own mandate as SNP deputy leader. Yousaf adds Brown has given "exceptional service" to the Scottish government and the country. This is change in action. The new first minister describes his team as a blend of experience and fresh faces. The chairman of the Scottish Conservatives claims the cabinet is made up of "proven flops and lackeys". Humza Yousaf has unveiled his new cabinet team, after being formally sworn as first minister in a brief ceremony at the Court of Session. This is a deliberate strategy to signal to the business community that this will be a government that is not deaf to its concerns. "Stripping everybody of a business outlook and experience - because he has worked in business out of the cabinet - would look like a bad direction to be going in." The first minister says his new cabinet is the right one to deliver a radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda. She says Shona Robison is someone who has advised the new first minister and is someone he trusts.

One of Scotland's greatest victories, or one that was less of a surprise considering Spain are a team in transition?

Ex-international team-mate Pat Nevin was of a similar mindset, pointing out: "If you've watched Spain, you're thinking - they are not the team they were. A year after England had beaten West Germany 4-2 to lift the World Cup and the same team, bar Jimmy Greaves up front instead of Roger Hunt the only change, were given the run around by Scots determined to make a statement of their own. James McFadden's first-leg winner had Hampden rocking and the Tartan Army dreaming of a summer in Portugal, only for a 6-0 thrashing in Amsterdam in the return to bring the Scots back down to earth. Scotland travelled to Paris having already produced one of their most famous victories by defeating France, then ranked the second-best team in the world, a year earlier at Hampden thanks to Gary Caldwell's close-range finish. Amid the troubled reign of Berti Vogts, Scotland finished second in their Euro 2004 qualifying group behind the manager's home country of Germany, but had a second chance via the play-offs. The Nielsen's Gracenote data agency suggests that, given the gap in the world rankings, "we have the play-off win against the Netherlands in 2003 and the 2006 win against France as the only better home results for Scotland in qualifying for World Cup or Euros".

Humza Yousaf is now Keeper of the Scottish Seal after taking the oath of office and pledging his allegiance to the King following a ceremony at the Court of ...

He has been respectful, supportive and warm throughout. The 32-year-old tweeted: "To the great credit of Humza Yousaf the first official [conversation] he had after Monday's result was with me. He said taking on the top job is the "honour and the privilege of my life", adding: "I will strive every single minute of every day to be worthy of it." The 37-year-old is now Keeper of the Scottish Seal after taking the oath of office and pledging his allegiance to the King. Humza Yousaf is now Keeper of the Scottish Seal after taking the oath of office and pledging his allegiance to the King following a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning. As Keeper of the Scottish Seal, Mr Yousaf now has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the crown, which effectively means he can lead the country with the support of the Scottish Parliament.