​Man Utd legend Sir Alex reveals 'tears of joy' when Scotland qualified for Euro2020

Football
23 Apr 2021 • 1:18 PM MYT
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Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson admits he was reduced to tears when Scotland qualified for Euro2020.

The Scots will participate in this summer's international tournament, their first since 1998.

Ferguson was overjoyed when the team survived a penalty shoot out in a play-off win over Serbia to reach the tournament.

Sir Alex was speaking with Glasgow's Euro 2020 team and stated: "When Serbia scored in the last minute I thought "oh Christ Almighty, extra-time, no chance". But they saw it through and dug their heels in.

"But Davie Marshall's save, and he didn't even know whether they had qualified or not, and everyone is jumping on top of him.

"And then the Ryan Christie interview. Christ, I was crying when I saw him crying. It was fantastic. You talk about a boost to the country - it was fantastic.

"I'm sure half the country would have watched that night. We will always remember Davie Marshall's reaction and Ryan Christie's interview.

"These are special moments which encapsulate exactly what it meant to everyone. Ryan Christie was crying for Scotland, for every Scottish fan.

"So it resonates because of the love Scotland has for football. It was amazing, really amazing."