Scotland and England fans have been partying together in Cologne ahead of the Auld Enemy’s clash against Serbia tonight.
Groups of supporters from a number of different countries have been mingling at Alter Market in the German city on Sunday afternoon.
The area has been buzzing with football fans after Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 at the RheinEnergieSTADION in the city on Saturday afternoon.
Scots Stevie O’Neil, John O’Neil and Alan Thomson mingle with Englishmen Jack and Harvey Blunt-Bigwood and Barney Trent
Scots Stevie O’Neil, John O’Neil and Alan Thomson mingle with Englishmen Jack and Harvey Blunt-Bigwood and Barney Trent (Image: Ross Turpie / Daily Record)
England fans have also been gathering in the square ahead of their match against Serbia in nearby Gelsenkirchen this evening – and the Tartan Army have been piling off trains from Munich too.
Despite that the fans have all been getting along – and on Sunday afternoon supporters from both sides were captured by the Record engaging in friendly banter.
Glasgow lads Alan Thomson, John O’Neil and his brother Steven met Londoners Barney Trent, 26, Jack Blunt-Bigwood, 26, and his brother Harry,
They each sang their national team’s chants before laughing and shaking hands and posing for pictures together.
John O’Neil, 44, a mechanic for Glasgow City Council, laughed as he told the Record: “We met them on the bus in. It’s all been good craic.
“Cologne is an amazing city. We’re all just here for a good time so it’s been really good. The English boys are alright. It’s been a good laugh.
“We flew into Dortmund on Thursday and it’s been brilliant. The German fans in Dortmund have been amazing too.
“It’s just been chaos, just one big party. We’re just here for a good time – usual Scotland fans.”
Jack added: “We’re going to the Serbia game tonight. We’re England fans but the Scots are fine. It’s all banter.”
It was a dull day in Cologne with heavy rain showers at times, but the Scots were still making the most of their days off in-between games.
Some have been exploring the stunning city which sits in the shadow of the spectacular Cologne Cathedral, while others have been making the most of the many bars and restaurants.
Others have been watching the Euro 2024 group games on a big screen at the Alter Market and at the Cologne fan zone, which is located right in the heart of the city.