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Richie Mills

Scotland player ratings vs Switzerland: Super Scott McTominay keeps Euro 2024 hopes alive - but Anthony Ralston error costly as Scots are pegged back by Xherdan Shaqiri stunner

The Manchester United man breathed life into Scotland's Euros campaign, but Ralston's mistake gifted the Swiss an equaliser

Scotland drew 1-1 with Switzerland on Wednesday night to keep their Euro 2024 hopes alive, with Scott McTominay's deflected opener cancelled out by a Xherdan Shaqiri stunner.

The Scots needed a bright start after their 5-1 drubbing by Germany in their opening group game and they got it as McTominay's scuffed, first-time shot found the outstretched leg of Fabian Schar, who diverted the ball into his own net in the 13th minute.

The Swiss, who beat Hungary 3-1 in their tournament opener, were gifted a way back into the game 13 minutes later, though, as Shaqiri rifled Anthony Ralston's wayward back pass into the top corner from 20 yards.

Grant Hanley was denied by the post not long after the hour mark and Swiss substitute Zeki Amdouni headed inches wide at the death, but the sides could not be separated on the night. The result means Scotland have to beat Hungary in their final group stage game to stand a realistic chance of being one of the four best third-placed teams to progress to the last 16, while Switzerland are currently primed to advance in second place.

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    Goalkeeper & Defence

    Angus Gunn (6/10):

    Nothing he could do about Shaqiri's strike but was fortunate Dan Ndoye's goal was chalked off for offside as he was too slow to react to the bouncing ball in the box. Made a brilliant save to deny Ndoye in the second half but doesn't look the most reliable of goalkeepers.

    Anthony Ralston (2/10):

    Inexplicably fired a no-look back pass to the keeper and Shaqiri was quickest to react before whipping a stunning strike into the top corner. Looked shaky against Germany and that didn't change here. Arguably, should be benched for the Hungary match.

    Jack Hendry (5/10):

    At times looks a well-rounded, competent player but sometimes is sloppy in possession and his positioning is questionable. More substance to go with his style is needed.

    Grant Hanley (6/10):

    Was brought in for the suspended Ryan Porteous and while he is a somewhat limited player, the Norwich City man made some good defensive headers in the first half. Was a whisker away from giving his side the lead as his header cannoned off the post.

    Kieran Tierney (6/10):

    Unlike the Germany game, linked up well going forward with team-mate Andrew Robertson. Some of his back passes were poor and unfortunately his night ended early with an injury on the hour mark.

    Andrew Robertson (7/10):

    The Liverpool hero made a number of good, marauding runs down the left and played a key part in Scotland's opener.

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    Midfield

    Billy Gilmour (6/10):

    Came in for Ryan Christie to try and give them more control in midfield but some of his passing was sloppy and inaccurate.

    Callum McGregor (7/10):

    The Celtic star provided the pass for McTominay's early goal, held onto possession well and got around the park nicely.

    Scott McTominay (8/10):

    Made two important defensive headers early on and gave his side the early lead they craved. After being one of the few Scotland players to not have a bad game against the Germans, he was their biggest threat versus the Swiss.

    John McGinn (6/10):

    The Aston Villa ace was busier and more aggressive than in the Germany match as he used his physicality to greater effect - but he wasn't playing at the level he usually does for his club.

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    Attack

    Che Adams (5/10):

    After failing to hold up the ball in attack and clumsily fouling the opposition for the majority of the first half, he had one or two neat bits of play - but he still needs to offer more.

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    Subs & Manager

    Scott McKenna (6/10):

    Added some extra energy when he replaced the injured Tierney.

    Kenny McLean (6/10):

    Looked calm and composed when introduced.

    Ryan Christie (N/A):

    A late introduction.

    Lawrence Shankland (N/A):

    Brought on very late in the day.

    Steve Clarke (6/10):

    Unlike the Germany drubbing, he got his side to be more aggressive from the off as they played a higher defensive line. They are still vulnerable at set pieces but looked more solid overall.