Scotland can defy the odds against Germany in Euros opener, says Gilmour

* Scotland face strongly fancied Germans on Friday night
* Billy Gilmour: ‘We think we can break them down’




Billy Gilmour believes Scotland are well equipped to defy the odds and spoil Germany’s European Cham­pionship party when the tournament gets under way in Munich on Friday.

Gilmour has insisted the ­talent level within the Scottish camp should not be underestimated as they prepare to meet the heavily backed hosts in Group A. Asked if Scotland should carry confidence when ­taking to the field against the Germans, the Brighton midfielder said: “I think we can. When you look around our squad, we have great players. Everyone doubts us sometimes – ‘Typical Scotland’ – and we need to get out of that kind of routine. Continue reading...