Ian Wright SLAMS Scotland defender Ryan Porteous for ‘appalling’ challenge after he was sent off for two-footed lunge on Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan in Euro 2024 opener

Ian Wright slammed Ryan Porteous for his ‘appalling’ problem after the Scotland defender was despatched off for a two-footed lunge on Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan within the opening sport of Euro 2024. 

Wright claimed that Gundogan may have been ‘severely injured’ by the problem.  

Talking on ITV, Wright stated: ‘It is a actually dangerous, appalling problem. one of the best factor is that Gundogan shouldn’t be severely injured. That might have been actually dangerous. It is the very last thing you want from Scotland’s standpoint. 

The incident occurred in the direction of the tip of the primary half throughout the opening sport of the match, with hosts Germany having already established a two-goal lead.

Issues went from dangerous to worse for Germany, with Kai Havertz displaying spectacular composure to transform the spot-kick.

Ian Wright was closely essential of the foul by Porteous as he described it as ‘appalling’

Referee Clement Turpin wasted no time in displaying the Scotland worldwide a purple card 

Referee Clement Turpin consulted VAR, with the choice being defined to followers contained in the stadium.

It was a disastrous begin to the match for Scotland in opposition to a massively spectacular Germany aspect.  

Watford defender Porteous, who was making simply his twelfth look for Scotland, was that includes at a significant match for the primary time.

Germany opened the scoring within the tenth minute courtesy of Florian Wirtz after which proceeded to make it 2-0 by way of Jamal Musiala 9 minutes later. 

Scotland’s remaining two group stage fixtures will see them tackle Switzerland and Hungary.