Manchester United fans have suggested Scott McTominay should play as a striker after the midfielder's two goals helped Scotland earn a shock victory over Spain in Euro 2024 qualifying.
McTominay scored a goal in each half as Scotland secured a memorable 2-0 win at Hampden Park to take control of Group A.
The 26-year-old ended the international break with four six in two matches, following his brace in Scotland's 3-0 win over Cyprus.
His goalscoring form surprised Manchester United fans, with the midfielder having scored 18 goals in his 202 appearances for the Red Devils.
With loanee forward Wout Weghorst having scored just twice since joining from Burnley in January, some supporters claimed McTominay play further forward for Erik ten Hag's side.
'Scott Mctominay should start as the striker over Wout Weghorst,' one fan tweeted, with another commenting 'Scott McTominay is a better No. 9 than Wout Weghorst.'
'I actually want to see McTominay get given a chance at ST now,' a third fan posted. 'Think about it, he can do everything that Weghorst can but at a quicker rate. His finishing ability can't be any worse either.'
'Scott McTominay playing as a striker is surprising fans. For some strange reason,' another added.
'SCOTT MCTOMINAY THE BEST STRIKER IN THE WORLDDD,' posted another fan.
McTominay had previously played further forward for Manchester United's youth teams, including as a centre forward.
The Scotland star was then converted into a defensive midfielder by Jose Mourinho.
McTominay said post match he likes to push forward and believes he can add more goals to his game.
'As a kid, I was an attacking midfielder, then I became more of a sitting midfield player,' McTominay said. 'But I like to do both, I like to get in the box but I also like to help my team-mates defend as well.
'For me, I've got to keep doing that, I know I can add more goals and assists to my game, and I think the last two games are a good example of that.'
RAUNAKTULADHAR
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his attributes are similar to a normal striker
phinix
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once a striker will always be a striker 😎 most people don't know that he was once a striker haha before u prof me wrong check his bio first
opeh1985
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Barcelona is a disgrace i swear to God
nonacdemyz
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I'd they want a hard worker ,he can easily replace werghorst and better he scores goals
Stdismas
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Just Dey play….. He will come back to United to start playing rubbish again. Club football is different from country. I’m still not convinced.
Can’t wait to see that 😂
Mustaphy90
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It seems some people didn't even know that Scott Mctominay Started his career as a striker, which means he's likely to still have the striking ability in him.
Shockdee1
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Imagine Mactominay facing defenders will be a total nightmare.
Toyemnpstu
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Better than Weghorst but still not a striker
Buomopsuy
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we're joking 🙃 dump admin
vuklopstuy
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Mctominay is a good player
GGMUSTAR
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But scoring against Keppa gives us a second thought of Tominay's performance 😀😀😀 Keppa is reluctant at 10th position in the league.
The first match that he scored two as well it was kepa that keep????
PaulusSihova
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YEAH DEFINITELY HE SHOULD REPLACE WEGHOST AS OUR NO. 9.🤣😂
vuklopstuy
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The future of Scotland lies in the hands of Tominay 👏
kkkkkk🤣🤣🤣very true
dauabcituy
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God I'm missing Twitter 😭 Took a break from it because it takes so much part of my day
sakadeilnt
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I AGREE WITH YOU PEOPLE. TOMINAY SHOULD BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO PLAY ONCE AS A STRIKER MAYBE WE WON'T REGRET IT.
Dinilpru
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But scoring against Keppa gives us a second thought of Tominay's performance 😀😀😀 Keppa is reluctant at 10th position in the league.
Dinilpru
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The future of Scotland lies in the hands of Tominay 👏
Felixjr254
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he was playing against men .....EPL is full of men 😭😂
shaffer12
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ME AFTER SEEING ALL THESE COMMENTS BE LIKE AHHHHHH WHAT
SamiEthioMale
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yes leave that who called wegherst useless and give McTominay chance united will be benfcial from him he can attack he can defend and gives balance in a team
pythagorasofficial
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Back-to-back braces for Scott McTominay with Scotland 🤯 With Casemiro suspended and Marcel Sabitzer potentially injured, McTominay is cooking at the perfect time for Man United 🔥
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Just Dey play….. He will come back to United to start playing rubbish again. Club football is different from country. I’m still not convinced.
itz_me_ojei
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🔴✅Scott Mctominay: “As a kid, I was an attacking midfielder, then I became more of a sitting midfield player. But I like to do both, I like to get in the box but I also like to help my team-mates defend as well.” [@ViaplaySportsUK] 🎙️Scott Mctominay: “For me, I've got to keep doing that, I know I can add more goals and assists to my game, and I think the last two games are a good example of that." [@ViaplaySportsUK] @BOOMchallengeحلم
itz_me_ojei
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Scott McTominay has hinted at a position change after his brace in Scotland’s win over Spain. Speaking to Viaplay via Metro, he said: “As a kid, I was an attacking midfielder – I like to get in the box. “I’ve got to keep doing that, I know I can add more goals and assists to my game.” There has even been some online debate over whether McTominay could feature as a striker, amid Wout Weghorst’s struggle for goals, and Bruno Fernandes’ comment to him after his brace against Cyprus.
itz_me_ojei
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Back-to-back braces for Scott McTominay with Scotland 🤯 With Casemiro suspended and Marcel Sabitzer potentially injured, McTominay is cooking at the perfect time for Man United 🔥
itz_me_ojei
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Scott McTominay has scored more goals in the last three days for Scotland (4) than he has for Man United in the last 15 months (3) 🏴💪
itz_me_ojei
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Scott McTominay's start to Euro 2024 qualifiers for Scotland: ⚽⚽ vs. Cyprus ⚽⚽ vs. Spain
itz_me_ojei
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🏴 🗣Scott Mctominay: “As a kid I was an attacking midfielder, but I got too tall for that. I like to get in the box and help my teammates. I can add more goals and assist to my game.” [ViaplaySportsUK] Should we change Scott McTominay's position when Casemiro is back on track? Let him play more offensively, maybe as an attacking midfielder? He knows what he's doing it seems, and it isn't the first time he has provided those kind of games or playing so well upfront. He has proven on several occasions that he can finish, and make some great goal jus because of his instinct and rawness. Any thoughts?