How 7 VIP pundits see Scotland vs Switzerland shaking out as current Celtic star and Sir Rod in major disagreement

It's 28 years since Scotland last won a game at a major tournament. That was against Switzerland at Euro '96 and the Swiss are next up for Steve Clarke's side at Euro 2024.

A win would be nice but defeat is unthinkable or the Tartan Army's Germany adventure in Germany will be shortlived. A 5-1 mauling at the hands of the hosts in Munich has left Scotland fighting for their lives at this tournament and they are up against a Swiss side high in confidence after a 3-1 victory against Hungary in their own Group A opener.

The contrast in mood before the sides clash in Cologne could scarcely be bigger. Scotland will have to summon the spirit of the early part of their qualifying campaign when they defeated the mighty Spain at Hampden Park and came back from the dead to win in Norway. Since those euphoric nights, though, Clarke's side have suffered a real dip and their run now of one win in their last 10 games is the worst form of ANY side at Euro 2024. Something has to change against the Swiss or it could be over before it's really started.

KENNY MILLER won 69 caps for his country and he spoke to Ladbrokes 1-2-Free ahead of the match in Cologne.

“It's not about just setting up to be compact, and solid, you've got to be aggressive, too. You can't just be sitting in a line of five, and a line of four; you have to be putting pressure on the ball... particularly when Toni Kroos is on the ball. This guy is going to pick any pass on the pitch if you give him the time. You've got to learn from these things, because on that first goal, Scott McTominay is standing four yards away from Toni Kroos, but he still gives Kroos the time to dress the ball up, get his head up and make the switch. You need to be bang in Toni Kroos' face... It's four yards! When you're in your shape, it looks great, but when you're playing against these top teams, you've got to be aggressive with it as well. You have to get pressure on the ball, you have to be making contact with players. Granit Xhaka will play a similar role for Switzerland on Wednesday; he'll want to get on the ball, and he's got the distribution and the eye or a pass, so we're going to need to get in their faces."

Former Scotland and Rangers defender ALAN HUTTON, speaking to Best Online Poker Sites , said he is still backing his country to qualify - but reckons questions could be asked of Steve Clarke if they fail to progress.

“I thought Switzerland would be the easier game of the two left for Scotland but then I watched them against Hungary and it doesn’t seem to be the case! They looked really good moving forwards and had some decent counter attacks – they look the more dangerous side at this moment in time, so it’s going to be tough for Scotland. But the way it stands at the moment, if Scotland can get a draw against Switzerland, which I think they are capable of doing, and leave it until the last game against Hungary where they need a win – and I back them to beat Hungary – four points should be enough for them to reach the last 16."

Ex England star STUART PEARCE gave the view from the Auld Enemy as the former full back spoke to Footy Accumulators about Scotland’s flop in Munich.

“Maybe the nerves of the first game against the hosts took over slightly. I thought they might play quite well against them and make it very difficult. That wasn't the case and conceding early goals as well probably finished them off too soon. You lose a man and you're finished in this tournament. A lot of people thought that the Germans were underdogs and non-hopers and that type of thing in this tournament, but on their own soil they've got off to a brilliant victory. Probably the scoreline and the results got them out of the group straight away, the Germans. There's no doubt the Scottish met them halfway and didn't play particularly well in the game there. They'll be the first to admit that.”

Scotland strike legend ALLY McCOIST is in Germany for talkSPORT radio and the man who scored the last winning goal at a major tournament - against the Swiss at Euro 96 - shared his thoughts.

“The Swiss will bring a real challenge. They looked really organised and for a so-called smaller nation they invariably qualify for major tournaments and always give themselves a serious chance of going to the latter stages. We have a lack of options and injuries didn’t help prior to the tournament but he has to bring Billy Gilmour. We’re all experts after the event but he’s one player who would have kept onto the ball. We have to keep better possession. We need to find goals from somewhere. Che Adams will run his socks off but Lawrence Shankland is a better finisher but you have to create something. I think Gilmour and Shankland could be the two changes.”

Former Scotland striker KRIS BOYD spoke to Sky Sports about the chances he would make.

"You have to get someone further up the pitch on the right hand side and while it's not his number one position, I would bring James Forrest in. We have to go and get something from the game and that gives him the edge over Ross McCrorie.

"I would bring in Grant Hanley and maybe Scott McKenna as well. Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson will be on the left. I would maybe be harsh on Ryan Christie by leaving him out. We have to ask questions in the wide area and James Forrest finished the season very well with Celtic. Che Adams brings so much and he's more suited to the role than Lawrence Shankland."

Celtic goalkeeper BENJAMIN SIEGRIST identified his team-mate Callum McGregor is the main man for Scotland.

"Callum McGregor is a conductor in midfield both for my club Celtic and Scotland in the No.6 role. John McGinn has made huge progress at Aston Villa and Billy Gilmour already has a lot of Premier League experience. It will be a physical match and Switzerland will be up against a strong team. The Scots' main focus will probably be on defence, but they are good on the counter-attack. Scotland also knows that we have good players too and have tournament experience. But I believe, if our team has patience and is ready for a physical battle, we will beat Scotland."

Celebrity Scotland fan ROD STEWART spoke to the Swiss media and warned them what to expect.

"My tip for the game is we will teach Switzerland a footballing lesson. It would be great for me to go to the game, but I'm on tour and will be watching the games there."