Still the Auld Enemy, then! Watch Scotland fans attempt to name their favourite English people – including some wacky shouts – as they party in Stuttgart before their crunch Euro 2024 showdown against Hungary

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Scotland’s supporters gave cheeky and hilarious reactions when asked to name their favorite English people during the Euro 2024 celebrations in Stuttgart.

A win for Steve Clarke’s side against Hungary tonight should be enough to seal Scotland’s place in the last 16 as one of the top four third-placed teams.

Their chances were effectively written off after their 5-1 defeat to Germany in their first Group A match, but their 1-1 draw against Switzerland put them on the cusp of qualification – leaving the vocal ‘Tartan Army’ in good spirits around the ground remained. .

Thousands were spotted drinking nurse beers and roaring chants as the atmosphere reached a fever pitch just hours before kick-off at the Stuttgart Arena.

Some even took time away from the festivities to join in the conversation Mailsport and when asked if they could name their favorite English person, they delivered.

Steven Gerrard also received a mention

Scotland supporters revealed their favorite English people while chatting with Mail Sport

Steve Clarke's side are likely to seal their place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 by beating Hungary

Steve Clarke’s side are likely to seal their place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 by beating Hungary

Many couldn’t think of an answer. One simply said, “No one,” while the other, dressed in an orange wig, hesitated for a moment and simply walked away.

‘Basil Fawlty’ made a joke about it, referring to the hit BBC comedy ‘Fawlty Towers’.

Another well-known TV host and reporter Gabby Logan, who has dropped the name, says: ‘She is beautiful and married to a Scotsman [former rugby player Kenny Logan].’

One supporter sided with Jordan Pickford and revealed he had divided loyalties, explaining: ‘Jordan Pickford because I’m an Everton fan. But he has T-Rex arms.”

Paul Gascoigne also received a mention, while another supporter added: ‘I think Gascoigne is the best English person you will ever see.’

Another Scot chose Steven Gerrard because of his loyalty to Liverpool. Referring to the position of some Reds supporters, he then said: ‘Scouse not English!’

The Tartan Army is partying in Stuttgart

One supporter spoke to Mail Sport wearing a tartan hat

Several Scots struggled to answer the question and some came up with hilarious answers

John McGinn gave a rallying cry before the game, urging his teammates to make history

John McGinn gave a rallying cry before the game, urging his teammates to make history

Musician Rod Stewart also dropped by during the crazy conversations with Mailsport.

Another supporter rudely mentioned Diego Maradona, perhaps a joke from the Hand of God.

Scotland midfielder John McGinn hinted at the country’s united front ahead of tonight’s crucial late kick-off, saying: ‘We’ve obviously had a lot of injuries along the way, but we Scots are the best at taking adversity.

‘Hopefully we can prove a lot of people wrong. We have players who have been involved in high-pressure matches but we don’t feel pressure, we are keen to be that team that changes things for Scottish football.

‘I don’t think many people in Europe thought we could do it, so we want to be the ones who can. We all know the magnitude of the occasion.

“We have a chance to write our names in the history books.”