Scots give France a shock but hosts hit back to win with ease in Lille

The Scots went into the friendly knowing they had qualified for the 2024 European Championships

France’s Kylian Mbappe (right) shines against Scotland (Adam Davy/PA)

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023 - 22:19

Ronnie Esplin

Scotland gave France an early fright before suffering a chastening 4-1 loss to their classy hosts in Lille.

The Scots went into the friendly knowing they had qualified for the 2024 European Championships at the weekend after Spain beat Norway to ensure Steve Clarke’s side a top-two finish in Group A.

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