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Germany v Scotland team news: Mittelstadt, Wirtz + Havertz start

14 June 2024 397 comments
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Welcome to Euro 2024. After weeks of build-up, we now have team news for the opening match between hosts Germany and Group A opponents Scotland.

Julian Nagelsmann has named the same line-up that faced Greece in their final friendly. That’s good news for Fantasy managers who own bargain defender Maximilian Mittelstadt (€4.0m), as well as those with Kai Havertz (€7.5m). The Arsenal man ended 2023/24 as one of Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) best midfielders but is a forward here.

Ilkay Gundogan (€7.0m) starts in midfield and Florian Wirtz (€7.5m) is the game’s fourth most-owned player. The latter delivered 18 goals and 20 assists, almost taking Bayer Leverkusen to three trophies.

As for Scotland, Steve Clarke makes three changes from the friendly against Finland. During qualifying, Scott McTominay (€6.5m) was only outscored by premium forwards Romelu Lukaku (€9.0m), Cristiano Ronaldo (€10.0m), Kylian Mbappe (€11.0m) and Harry Kane (€11.0m).

He gets the nod, whilst Che Adams (€5.5m) and Ryan Porteous (€4.5m) start over Lawrence Shankland (€5.5m) and Grant Hanley (€4.0m). FPL managers will be very familiar with the attacking instincts of Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson (€5.5m) and he’s at wing-back tonight.

Meanwhile, a reminder to Euro Fantasy managers that squads can be altered right up to the 20:00 (BST) kick-off.

Let’s get this festival of football underway.

MATCHDAY 1 TEAM NEWS

Germany XI – Neuer; Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstädt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gündogan, Wirtz; Havertz

Scotland XI – Gunn; Porteous, Hendry, Tierney; Ralston, McTominay, Christie, Robertson; McGregor, McGinn; Adams

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  1. azz007
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Does motm get pts?

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    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      No.
      Costa voucher.

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      3

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      1. azz007
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Done well. Havertz Musiala and Wirtz (c)

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          well played

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      yes

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    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Yes extra 3 points

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  2. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Sane is sooooo predictable.
    Every time he dribbles he's looking to shoot instead of pass..

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  3. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    CS busted

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  4. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    FFS double German defence ruined

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  5. F4L
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    mittlestadt 😥

    you were the chosen one

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    1. They are eating the dogs
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Mittelstadt: "I hate you, Obi wan"

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  6. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Dangit, Mittelstadt's CS wiped.

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  7. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Lovely OG by Rudiger

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  8. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Rudiger OG, surely?

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  9. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Ahahahaha oh dear Rudiger 🙁

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  10. They are eating the dogs
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Here goes my double clean sheet

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    1. Berkshire Hafaway-Line
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      But they'll never take your freedom

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Rudiger says: "Hold my (alcohol free) beer"

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  11. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    ****
    German block defence in tatters.

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  12. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Lol. Double CS ruined by an Rudiger OG.

    Not the greatest start of my Euro Fantasy campaign.

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    1. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      At least you can sub him out tomorrow though for one of your subs. Second chance saloon.

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      1. CoracAld2831
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I have Tah & Mittelstadt (No Rudiger), but otherwise you are correct.

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        1. CoracAld2831
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Also have to wait how Kane, Shaqiri, Dimarco & Guehi do before that as well.

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  13. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    When is motm decided

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    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Want to know this

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      the panellists just have to check their own teams first

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    3. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      You usually know before midnight UK time when the points for the match day are finalised.

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      1. CoracAld2831
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Ie: when points calculation has been completed.

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  14. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    32% ownership of Rudiger is W for non-owners.
    Too bad he can be subbed off....

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      A lot will forget / not realise you can sub

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    2. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      If a player gets red card u cant sub off.
      Wish they made this rule for own goals too. Haha

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  15. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    England have another easy run to the Semi finals were they should face France.

    Unbelievable luck to avoid so many of the tournaments top ranked teams.

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    1. dirtmcgirt
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I'm not remotely confident of this team finishing first, plus it only takes one or two having a blip in the groups for the draw to me much harder. Portugal or someone else could easily get through in third again.

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  16. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Emre Can goal
    5-1

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  17. F4L
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    a?

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    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Fulkrug

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      *muller

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  18. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Fulkrug assist

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  19. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Kulfrug 😎

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  20. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Fullkrug making a late-minute bid for MoTM

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  21. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Gündogan & Captain Havertz.

    Thank you, and goodnight

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  22. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Ha! Emre Can lives! And he's German? How did I not know this?

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  23. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    10 point captain not worth sticking with right?

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    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I'm rethinking my decision to stick with Havertz and am not sure an extra point would have changed my decision. Too many games yet.

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    2. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Stick. 10 points is decent.

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  24. azz007
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Are chips active ready for md2

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  25. Moxon
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    When do we find out who the POTM is?

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    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Musiala

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    2. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/match/2036161--germany-vs-scotland/

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      1. Moxon
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Cheers

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    3. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Bayern’s star boy obviously

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  26. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Musiala is the player of the match!!

    Wohooo… 12 point captain.

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      deserved!

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    2. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      How do you guys know who is the player of the match?

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      1. jacob1989
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Its in the uefa website

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      2. System builder
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        just check the match report in the app and it shows who is the player of the match.

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  27. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Wirtz stick or twist would end up being a twist. That’s what human beings do. They are never satisfied. They want more!

    So I will be twisting.

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    1. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I am content..at most someone else gets 12 pts or so..not worth the gamble for an extra 2 pts

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      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Fair enough. Lucky cs point & outside shot = 2 baps. Not too messy.

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    2. Bushman
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      A Wirtz in the hand is worth a Kane/Mbappe/Lukaku/Ronaldo in the bush...

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      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Absolutely! They would need to score at least 3

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    3. Sterling Archer
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      With all the premium strikers still to play I think a lot will twist! I captained musiala who looks to getting 12 points so will have to ponder!

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      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Would stick with 12 tbh. Premium strikers have to win duels & score at least 3 goals in order to destroy the 12 pts from Musiala.

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  28. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Pause to feel sorry for Gundog owners...
    Doesn't take his penalty as a result of the Scottish Fu Kwu martial arts tackle.
    Then UEFA FF don't give him his assist for Fullkrug's goal.

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    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      😆 would have been a sharper kick with a skirt on.

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  29. CaptMidnight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Szoboszlai or DiMarco captain tomorrow as a twist from Wirtz. I like this game better than FPL.

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    1. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I am 80% sure albania wont score. Add some ball recoveries and maybe an assist..so di Marco

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  30. Saka Punch
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Captain Dimarco or Szoboszlai?

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    1. CaptMidnight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I like Szoboszlai for his capacity to score from outside the box and MOTM potential.

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      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Agreed

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