Scotland manager Steve Clarke and tennis legend Sir Andy Murray dropped powerful reactions on former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay after his performance against Denmark.
Scott McTominay played the full 90 minutes for Steve Clarke’s men on Tuesday, with Scotland punching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America.
The 28-year-old Manchester United star had a stunning impact in his country’s final World Cup qualifier by scoring a sensational overhead kick against Denmark.
Clarke’s side were in the lead over Group C rivals Denmark at Hampden Park inside the opening five minutes after McTominay’s sensational strike for Scotland.
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Scotland were able to overcome Denmark’s attempts to fight back in the second half, with Patrick Dorgu and Rasmus Hojlund both scoring for their country.
Steve Clarke and Sir Andy Murray were in awe at former Man Utd star Scott McTominay after Scotland’s 4-2 win vs Denmark
Denmark were reduced to 10 men in the second half at Hampden Park and were unable to secure any points in their final World Cup qualifier in their campaign.
Goals from Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean in the second half ensured that Steve Clarke’s men walked away with all three points.
Speaking after Scotland’s win over Denmark, Clarke was in awe at the wonderful overhead kick from McTominay, who left Manchester United for Napoli in 2024.
“Scott McTominay scored the best overhead kick I’ve ever seen and it might not have been the best goal of the night,” he told BBC Scotland, as per BBC Sport.
Sir Andy Murray, meanwhile, echoed the sentiments of Scotland boss Clarke on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with his reaction to McTominay.
“What on earth was that?” Murray wrote, adding a series of emojis with heart-shaped eyes.
“McTominay, you wee [sic] dancer!”
Steve Clarke on Scotland’s performance against Denmark after his country secured qualification to the 2026 World Cup
Scotland finished two points clear of Denmark in Group C after six matches played and Clarke will now lead his country to their World Cup campaign next summer.
“It was a lot of emotions,” Clarke said after the match, as per The Independent.
“High and low. At times, you’re looking for solutions and thinking how to change it. I knew at some stage we’d have to go two up front.”
The Scotland head coach added: “I felt the Danes were dominating us a little. It seemed like a good time [to make the changes].
“Whether they were 10 or 11 [men], we were going to do that.”
The 2026 World Cup will be Scotland’s first appearance at the international tournament since their showing at the 1998 edition of the FIFA competition.
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