- Laura Woods joined the Tartan Army ahead of tonight’s opening match
- She was seen posing for photographs with Scotland fans after arriving in Germany.
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Laura Woods has been pictured joining the Euro 2024 festivities after landing in Germany ahead of tonight’s opening match between Scotland and the host nation.
Woods, through her role at ITV, will host the first match of the tournament between Germany and Scotland in Munich, as well as England’s final group match against Slovenia on June 25.
Woods will be joined by a team of experts consisting of Graeme Souness, Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Eni Aluko, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl, Karen Carney and refereeing analyst Christina Unkel.
Meanwhile, ITV commentary will be provided by Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight, supported by co-commentators Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend.
Woods, clearly excited to get started, was pictured wearing the Tartan Army ahead of tonight’s match. The ITV presenter could be seen laughing as she posed for photos with fans.
Laura Woods has been pictured joining the Euro 2024 festivities after landing in Germany ahead of tonight’s opening match between Scotland and the hosts.
The ITV presenter could be seen laughing as she posed for some photos with the eccentric fans (pictured above).
Woods, through her role at ITV, will host the first match of the tournament between Germany and Scotland in Munich, as well as England’s final group match against Slovenia on June 25.
The Scots were in good spirits, chanting and singing along to the 36-year-old as they held pints in their hands before kick-off of this afternoon’s 8pm match at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
It is no surprise that Scotland are making the most of their time at Euro 2024, given that they have struggled to qualify for major tournaments in the past.
Euro 2024 marks their second major tournament since the 1998 World Cup, having previously competed in the Covid-delayed Euro 2020 final.
According to captain Andy Robertson, Scotland will never have a better chance of going where no Scottish team has gone before – the knockout stages.
Before the tournament, he said: “We want to make history. We know what’s at stake. What’s the worst that can happen? Do we join the list of Scotland teams that haven’t made it out of a group?”
Fans were seen waving Scottish flags and scarves ahead of tonight’s game against Germany.
A kilt-clad Scottish fan stands on a chair and leads the chants while holding a bottle of beer.
A Scottish fan standing at a Marienplatz fountain was seen pouring beers in and out.
“We have a lot of incentives here, but becoming a legendary team is the biggest one. That’s what has to drive us forward. The idea of being the first Scottish team to reach a knockout round is our driving force. If we achieve that ? You never know.’
Meanwhile, Steve Clarke promised to respect the three-time European champions but gave off a calm air of confidence that his team can achieve something at the Allianz Arena.
“Absolutely, that’s why we’re here,” he said. ‘We feel like we can get a good result every time we go out on the field. Otherwise, what’s the point of continuing there?
‘We feel like we’re ready and we hope you see it. One of the mantras I have always had is: “Respect everyone and fear no one.” So while we have a lot of respect for the host nation, hopefully that night we can cause them problems.”
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