Wayne Rooney has made a surprising prediction about Scotland’s most important player at Euro 2024. Despite the talents of Scott McTominay and Andy Robertson, Rooney believes that Angus Gunn will be the key player for Scotland. Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Rooney stated that if Gunn has a good tournament, Scotland could advance from their difficult Group A, which includes Germany, Hungary, and Switzerland. However, if Gunn doesn’t perform well, it could be a challenging tournament for Scotland.
Gunn, who switched his allegiance from England to Scotland last year, is now the No.1 goalkeeper for the Scottish national team. The 28-year-old has already made 10 appearances for Scotland, conceding 11 goals and keeping five clean sheets. While he has faced challenges at the club level with Norwich City, reaching the Championship play-offs this season, the Euros will be a whole new level of competition for Gunn.
Rooney expressed his hope for Scotland’s success in the tournament, as he always wants the home nations to do well. He also shared his opinion on the other teams in Group A, predicting that Switzerland will finish at the bottom. He watched Hungary’s warm-up game against the Republic of Ireland and found them to be underwhelming. Germany, being the host nation, is expected to advance from the group. Therefore, it will be a battle between Scotland and Hungary for the second spot.
Rooney acknowledged Scotland’s history of producing talented players, especially those who have played in the English leagues. He emphasized the importance of financial investment in the Scottish league to further improve the quality of players. Overall, Rooney’s prediction and support for Scotland’s success at Euro 2024 reflect his optimism for the team’s potential.
