Scott McTominay: Fans Urge ten Hag to Make Tweak as Midfielder Scores Again for Scotland

Scott McTominay: Fans Urge ten Hag to Make Tweak as Midfielder Scores Again for Scotland

Rene Otinga
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Scott McTominay was on target once again for his nation on Thursday
  • Scott has now scored seven goals in seven games for his country
  • This puts him among the top scorers in the Euro 2024 qualifiers

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay continued showing fine form for his country as he bagged another goal for Scotland on Thursday, November 16.

McTominay scored his seventh goal in Euro 2024 qualifying as his nation fought back twice in an entertaining 2-2 draw against Georgia.

The equalizer he scored on Thursday was a milestone for the midfielder, who equalled a national team record held by Steven Fletcher and John McGinn.

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Scott McTominay applauds the fans following the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Georgia and Scotland on November 16, 2023 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo by Levan Verdzeuli.
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His goal cancelled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike after the Napoli star initially gave the hosts the lead, as reported by BBC.

Thanks to his prowess in front of goal for Scotland, Manchester United fans are making the same observation about the midfielder.

Some United faithful joked that 26-year-old McTominay would be much more lethal for his club if given more chances and freedom in the middle of the park.

@Pichichii_ said:

"Scott McTominay transforms into prime Pele everytime he plays for Scotland."

@gidi_b0y added:

"Give him jersey number 9 and play him upfront."

@Numseh_jn said:

"This guy is scoring on a regular like a striker, he's in form."

@TwilightEjEjnr claimed:

"I see him have +5 goals for man utd this season."

Initially frozen out by Ten Hag, McTominay’s moment came when he scored two injury-time goals to help United come from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Brentford on October 7. That brace changed the course of his season, as he is now back to being a regular member of ten Hag’s squad.

Has Scotland qualified for Euro 2024?

Thankfully, the draw against Georgia will do little to hurt Scotland’s campaign, as they have already qualified for the tournament alongside Spain in Group A.

According to UEFA.com, the top spot is still up for grabs, and Scotland will have to beat Erling Haaland’s Norway at Hampden Park on Sunday, November 19, and hope Spain loses at home to Georgia.

Salah scores four for Egypt

Another Premier League player in top gear for his country is Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.

As reported by Sports Brief, Salah netted four goals as Egypt thrashed Djibouti in a World Cup qualifier.

The Liverpool star scored a 27-minute hat-trick before adding his fourth of the game late as the Pharaohs strolled to a 6-0 win at home.

Mostafa Mohammed and Trezeguet crowned a spectacular performance with two goals in the final twenty minutes of the match.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.
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