The three-time continental champions were hoping to turn the tide of recent poor showings at men's major tournaments.
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00:00Germany has opened the European Championship with a confidence-boosting 5-1 win over Scotland in Munich.
00:08Goals from Florian Wurz and Jamal Musiala had Germany firmly in control after less than 20 minutes.
00:15The first half ended badly for Scotland when defender Ryan Porteous was sent off and Kai Havertz converted the resulting penalty kick.
00:23Substitute Niklas Fulkrug scored Germany's fourth goal and Emre Can netted in stoppage time as the hosts recorded the largest margin of victory in the European Championship opener.
00:53The day's other match Hungary v Switzerland ended in a 0-0 draw.