In 2004, the then Scotland manager Berti Vogts oversaw an embarrassing capitulation against the Welsh.
Matthaus was one of seven players aged 30 or over in Vogts' "Dad's Army".
But from the beginning, Vogts asked to be judged on his record in competitive matches.
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McFadden wants to discuss his disappearing act with national manager Berti Vogts as soon as possible.
Despite the disagreement, Vogts is trying to keep the players focused on the crucial tournament in Ghana.
But for the time being, the draw with Germany has won Vogts some much-needed kudos in his adopted land.
"Maybe the German media are trying to undermine team spirit because we are in the same group, " continued Vogts.
But it is important for the fans to remember that Vogts' departure does not solve the problems facing Scottish football.
Berti Vogts, then the Germany coach, dropped him at the last minute from his squads for the 1994 and 1998 finals.
Watching Scotland coach Berti Vogts must have also had some concerns when Celtic captain Paul Lambert was substituted during the second-half.
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Above all, there was a spirit and a sense of cohesion about the team that had been lacking under Vogts up until this game.
Such a confidence-boosting display might just be the hallowed turning point all of Scotland - and Berti Vogts in particular - was waiting for.
He was called up by previous Scotland manager Berti Vogts but was an unused substitute in a 4-0 defeat by Wales in February 2004.
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Former international midfielder John Collins made a valid point after February's embarrassing defeat in Cardiff when he queried Vogts' ability to organise or motivate clearly.
Vogts was unhappy that the NFA publicly announced details of the the team's bonus, describing it as an 'unnecessary distraction' at a very crucial time.
Stuart McCall expressed his surprise at the timing of Vogts' resignation, insisting that he should have bowed after last month's disappointing 1-1 draw with Moldova.
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It would be churlish to suggest Vogts should have done better.
Celtic defender Crainey took the early blame for the two goals lost in the Faroes before Vogts singled out more experienced pair Christian Dailly and Weir.
Burns, who was manager of Celtic, Kilmarnock and Reading, has already stressed that he did not always agree with Vogts' decisions during his time as assistant.
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Vogts has also already had to do without Everton defender David Weir following a disagreement between the two men, plus injured pair Don Hutchison and Craig Burley.
Few would dispute that the pool of players Vogts was able to pick from was as weak as any the Tartan Army has felt obliged to follow.
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The visitors also had more Scottish-based players than the home side as Vogts used the game as extra practice for players whose English campaigns had just ended.
Although the source - or indeed existence - of these reports remains unclear, Vogts is said to have been bristling with indignation for the past few days.
But the young side will take heart from a solid, if not inspiring, performance against their hosts who could see under-fire coach Berti Vogts sacked following the defeat.
Current Scotland international Graham Alexander, who was handed his first cap by Berti Vogts in the recent defeat by Nigeria, backed Brown to take Preston into the Premiership.
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