Reaction to Scotland defeat & build-up to England v Australia

Scotland's bid to reach Euro 2024 was agonisingly prolonged by their first defeat of the qualifying campaign on a frustrating night in Spain.

Needing a point to reach consecutive European Championships, a combination of steely focus, last-ditch blocks and some Spanish profligacy meant the home side were scoreless before Alvaro Morata's ghosting run and header deep into the second half.

Minutes earlier Scott McTominay had triggered revelry among the Scots as he lashed a wonderful free-kick past Unai Simon, only for the goal to be ruled out after a VAR review.

Scotland's anguish was compounded in the closing moments as Spain grabbed a second via a Ryan Porteous own goal.

Click here for Scott Mullen's full report.