Lewis Morgan was meant to be spending some quality time with his sisters in New York City. After a shock Scotland call, he's determined to make his mark at the Euros.
Instead, the Red Bulls forward has had to leave them behind, jump in a yellow taxi across town and fly over the Atlantic to join Scotland's Euro 2024 adventure.The former St Mirren and Celtic man was not even in the conversation a few weeks ago. Now's he's been confirmed a spot in Scotland's squad for a major tournament that includes the opening game against hosts Germany on Friday.His inclusion was announced in a shock call-up on Thursday.
In that time, the Tartan Army have watched their side end the 23-year-wait for a major tournament, disappoint in a Covid-restricted Euros, fail to qualify for a World Cup and then romp to another slot on the European stage. "Whenever I wasn’t called up, I was a fan. It’s been great to see the growth in the team and the group.Folk may debate the quality of stateside soccer, but Morgan's impact has been replicated by few others in Scotland blue in recent times.
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