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Scroll down to see all the latest updates as the Auld Enemy prepare to meet in a major tournament finals for the first time in 25 years.
Scotland vs England RECAP: All the buildup to tonight’s crunch Euro 2020 game at Wembley
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- Scotland v England: The key tactical battles
Why Steve Clarke's showings at Rangers and Celtic should give hope for Scotland at England
Why Steve Clarke's showings at Rangers and Celtic should give hope for Scotland at England
Scotland require a tactically-impeccable performance to execute manager Steve Clarke’s gameplan and earn a result against England at Wembley. Doing so would revive their Euro 2020 campaign, which is somewhat deflated after Monday’s opening 2-0 loss to Czech Republic.
Sir Rod Stewart offers prediction for England’s clash with Scotland at Wembley
Sir Rod Stewart has admitted it will be “an uphill climb” for Scotland to secure a win over England in the Euro clash on Friday night.
The singer, who was born in London but is of Scottish descent and is a devoted fan of Celtic and Scottish football, will be attending the game at Wembley and joked he had to sell his house to afford the tickets.
He told BBC Breakfast: “I’ve been watching these games since I was 14, England and Scotland, and I’ve had my heart broken so many times.
“I’d love to see the Scots win. It is going to be an uphill climb, but win or lose, as long as they make us proud.
“It is a serious day, I am the cockney Scotsman, and we do take this game extremely serious against the old enemy.
“I’m very passionate. I’m actually going to be going, I’ve got a box for six, cost me an arm and a leg, I had to sell the house to buy it.
“I’m taking my two sons and three of my best friends who are all Scotland supporters, we are just going to hope for the best.”
Offering his final prediction for the score, he said: “One-nil to Scotland and I will die a happy man.”
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Scotland vs England: Here's how many times Scotland have won at Wembley
Scotland require a big performance at Wembley on Friday in order to rescue their Euros campaign. However, they don’t have to look too far for inspiration.
Sir Rod Stewart offers prediction for England’s clash with Scotland at Wembley
Sir Rod Stewart has admitted it will be “an uphill climb” for Scotland to secure a win over England in the Euro clash on Friday night.
The singer, who was born in London but is of Scottish descent and is a devoted fan of Celtic and Scottish football, will be attending the game at Wembley and joked he had to sell his house to afford the tickets.
He told BBC Breakfast: “I’ve been watching these games since I was 14, England and Scotland, and I’ve had my heart broken so many times.
“I’d love to see the Scots win. It is going to be an uphill climb, but win or lose, as long as they make us proud.
“It is a serious day, I am the cockney Scotsman, and we do take this game extremely serious against the old enemy.
“I’m very passionate. I’m actually going to be going, I’ve got a box for six, cost me an arm and a leg, I had to sell the house to buy it.
“I’m taking my two sons and three of my best friends who are all Scotland supporters, we are just going to hope for the best.”
Offering his final prediction for the score, he said: “One-nil to Scotland and I will die a happy man.”
Scotland vs England: Here's how many times Scotland have won at Wembley
Scotland require a big performance at Wembley on Friday against England in order to rescue their Euros campaign. However, they don’t have to look too far for inspiration.
Final four Euro 2020 matches at Wembley could be played in front of 40,000
The British Government confirmed the final four Euro 2020 matches at Wembley could be played in front of crowds of at least 40,000 despite the decision to delay the final easing of coronavirus restrictions.
The games will be part of the Government’s Events Research Programme (ERP) which has been running since April and has been used to test various ways to get fans back into venues without the need for social distancing.
UEFA sources have refused to rule out moving the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final away from Wembley if overseas fans and VIPs cannot be exempted from strict quarantine rules.
European football’s governing body released a statement on Friday saying it was “confident” the final week would be held in London but pointed out “there is always a contingency plan”.
Here is how to watch the Euro 2020 clash between Scotland and England this Friday
Scotland travel to London for a crucial clash against England for their match at Euro 2020 on Friday 18 June – here’s how to make sure you don’t miss it.
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