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Can you believe it has been 18 years since Scotland’s Gary Caldwell stabbed home from Paul Hartley’s corner to beat World Cup finalists France in front of 57k fans at Hampden Park?
The 1-0 win handed Walter Smith’s side a memorable victory in Glasgow’s southside, and the Tartan Army celebrated long into the night after going top of their Euro 2008 qualification group by downing a France side that included world class talent such as Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Lilian Thuram.
With Steve Clarke’s squad returning to Hampden Park to face star studded Portugal next week and in need of a victory, there’s seldom been a better time to look back on one of the national stadium’s most famous nights, exactly 18 years on from the day it happened.
Here are 26 of the best retro photos of Scotland fans during the famous 1-0 win over France in 2006. Can you spot yourself in our gallery?
5. Archie and Alex
The then Scotland under 21 boss Archie Knox talks to Manchester United's legendary manager Alex Ferguson at Hampden. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group
7. Can you believe it?
A wonderful day for Scotland fans as they go top of Group B after victory over a world class France side. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
8. Unbelievable!
Scotland fans show their delight at a home victory over the World Cup finalists. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group