It’s just the best way to win it, says Scotland penalty hero David Marshall

David Marshall, the Scotland goalkeeper, admitted he was numb with emotion after producing the save in a penalty shoot-out that took the country to its first major finals in 22 years.

Their Euro 2020 play-off final against Serbia was decided on spot kicks after Ryan Christie’s goal early in the second half, a cruel last-minute equaliser from Luka Jovic and a goalless period of extra time.

In a shoot-out of unbearable tension, Scotland scored all five of their penalties — through Leigh Griffiths, Callum McGregor, Scott McTominay, Oli McBurnie and Kenny McLean — and Serbia responded by netting their first four.

Then came Marshall’s save, which denied the Fulham striker, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and sparked euphoric scenes in Belgrade and among the Tartan Army who were