Scott McTominay: Scotland’s Euro 2024 Qualification Hopeful
Scotland’s national football team is on a roll, and one of the key players behind their success is Scott McTominay. The Manchester United midfielder has been in fine form in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, scoring five goals so far. In their recent match against Georgia, McTominay added another goal to his tally, helping his team secure a 2-0 victory. With four wins from four games, Scotland is currently eight points clear of both Georgia and Norway in their group, boosting their chances of qualification for next year’s tournament in Germany.
McTominay’s Goalscoring Form
McTominay’s goalscoring form has been impressive in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. He has scored doubles in the wins against Cyprus and Spain, and his goal against Georgia was his fifth in the tournament. Only Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku and Rasmus Hojlund of Denmark have more goals than him with six each. McTominay is also level with Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted for Portugal in his side’s 1-0 victory over Iceland on his 200th appearance for his nation. The 26-year-old is one better than France skipper Kylian Mbappe, who scored in Les Bleus’ 1-0 victory over Greece at the Stade de France.
McTominay’s Future at Manchester United
Despite his impressive performances for Scotland, McTominay has failed to nail down a regular starting spot under Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. As a result, he has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer. The Red Devils are reportedly willing to let him go, and Newcastle and West Ham are said to be interested in signing him. United are seeking a £50m fee for their academy graduate, but it remains to be seen if any club will be willing to pay that amount.
Jermaine Pennant’s Views on McTominay’s Future
Former footballer Jermaine Pennant believes that it is time for McTominay to leave Manchester United and join a club where he can play regularly. Speaking on The Sports Bar last month, Pennant said, “I would say go for a Newcastle, maybe West Ham. If Declan Rice leaves in the summer, I think that will be a great purchase, a great addition for West Ham. They’re similar kind of players. If I was McTominay, I think West Ham is a good shout, it would be a good place to go.”
Conclusion
Scott McTominay is one of Scotland’s key players in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, and his goalscoring form has been impressive. With five goals so far, he is only behind Lukaku and Hojlund in the tournament’s top scorers’ list. However, his future at Manchester United remains uncertain, and he has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer. Newcastle and West Ham are reportedly interested in signing him, and it remains to be seen where he will end up next season.