Euro 2024: Scotland plan for final warm-up game at Hampden

Scotland will be based in Glasgow before departing for Euro 2024 to "feel the mood of the country", manager Steve Clarke has revealed.

Two warm-up games will be played in late May or early June ahead of opening the tournament against hosts Germany in Munich on 14 June.

The final friendly is set for Hampden and the squad will train at Lesser Hampden and stay in the city centre.

"We're going to base ourselves in Glasgow," said Clarke.

For the delayed Euro 2020, Scotland used a training camp just outside Darlington in County Durham amid Covid restrictions, with Clarke admitting "it felt a little bit remote".

He added: "Obviously it was in Covid times so it was a little bit different. This time my thinking is that I want the boys to feel the mood of the country before they leave for Germany.

"Plus, fantastic hotel, great pitch, so we know exactly what we've got. Home comforts. And then go and attack the tournament.

"That's what I want for the players. It's about feeling the mood of the nation, so they go understanding the magnitude of the tournament.

"I feel maybe the last time, because it was Covid, because it was not a full Hampden, because we were based outside the country, they did not quite get the feel of how enthusiastic the nation were for it. We certainly know this time."

Scotland ended a 23-year wait for major finals football at the last Euros but were eliminated in the group stage after losing out to Czech Republic and Croatia at Hampden either side of goalless draw with England at Wembley.

"After those Euros when we got a little bit of stick, I defended the way we played," recalled Clarke. "I said there were football moments which went against us, and that can happen.

"If I'm being honest, last time I thought we were a little bit over-enthusiastic, especially in the home games.

"The best performance was a more controlled performance at Wembley where we controlled the game better and didn't allow it to become an open game. That suited our style.

"I also said coming out of those Euros we would become a better team having spent so much time together, and I think that's been the case. We did improve and we have improved.

"The good thing for me, and it's what drives me and keeps me moving forward, is that I see more improvement. I think we can improve again.

"The Nations League campaign, and getting through to the top section of that, was good for us. That was good for our confidence.

"And then going into the Euros campaign, I sat down at a board meeting and actually promised that if they backed the guys - it was about facilities at the time - we will qualify for Euro 2024. And we did, and we did it comfortably, which was a nice way to do it."