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Scotland 'will certainly be playing for the three points' against the Czech Republic, insists manager Steve Clarke as he vows they'll go on the attack in a bid to secure an early passage into the Euro 2020 last-16 stage

Steve Clarke will ignore those who have urged caution in the opening game of a major tournament - because he believes victory against Czech Republic could be enough to take Scotland into the last 16.

The Scots kick off their Group D campaign at Hampden Park on Monday, where it is likely Clarke will name an attacking line-up with Southampton's Che Adams and QPR's Lyndon Dykes paired in attack.

And with four of the six third-placed teams advancing to the second round, Clarke says it would be foolish not to target an immediate victory, especially with England and Croatia to come.