Fans devastated as Scotland's Euro 2020 dream ends

Fans have been left devastated after Scotland crashed out of the Euros following a 3-1 defeat to Croatia.

The national team failed to qualify for their first ever knockout phase of a major tournament after losing their final Group D game at Hampden.

Young boys watch on as Scotland crash out of the tournament. SNS Group

Hopes of reaching the tournament’s last 16 were wiped out with just 12 minutes to go when the Croats scored their third goal.

Emotions were running high following the final whistle as it hit home with the Tartan Army that Scotland’s Euro 2020 dream is now over.

Scotland's Euro dream is over. — Scotland’s Euro dream is over. SNS Group

Scotland's Andy Robertson reacts to the defeat. — Scotland’s Andy Robertson reacts to the defeat. SNS Group

Many fans didn’t want to let the night end as they gathered in Glasgow’s George Square to show their support to the team.

Scotland fans gather in George Square following the game. SNS Group

Police watch on as fans arrive at George Square. SNS Group

The national team’s official Twitter shared a post thanking fans for their “incredible” support.

It said: “Our UEFA Euro 2020 journey comes to an end.

Our UEFA EURO 2020 journey comes to an end.

Your support throughout the tournament has been truly incredible. We cannot say it enough: thank you.#EURO2020 | #SCO pic.twitter.com/rp98z21tyy
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 22, 2021

“Your support throughout the tournament has been truly incredible.

“We cannot say it enough: thank you.”

🥲 Not to be, but thank you @ScotlandNT for taking us to our first men’s tournament in 23 years – you’ve played your hearts out and we’ve been proud to cheer you on 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #SCO
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 22, 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took to social media to react to the news.

She wrote: “Not to be, but thank you @ScotlandNT for taking us to our first men’s tournament in 23 years – you’ve played your hearts out and we’ve been proud to cheer you on.”

Our boys gave it their all. Played with such heart and passion. Thank you to every single one of them. It wasn’t to be this time. Still very very proud of our team. We have some astounding young talent and amazing fans. Next time. #Scotland pic.twitter.com/R3VAFCbz8h
— Lorraine (@reallorraine) June 22, 2021

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly wrote: “Our boys gave it their all. Played with such heart and passion.

“Thank you to every single one of them. It wasn’t to be this time. Still very very proud of our team. We have some astounding young talent and amazing fans. Next time. #Scotland.”