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Toblerone forced to remove Matterhorn mountain from its packaging

Celtic's Sead Haksabanovic (right) in action in the 2-1 win over Motherwell on Wednesday night (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Postecoglou lays down Celtic law over Haksabanovic

Liz Truss with members of her Cabinet (Picture: Frank Augstein/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

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Moscow has again reduced natural gas to Europe, including cutting flows by half to Italy and Slovakia and completely to France, as countries work to ease their dependence on Russian supplies amid the war in Ukraine.

Russia again cuts natural gas exports to European countries

A local resident walks past a damaged building in the town of Irpin, near Kyiv. Picture: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images

Three nations join international team probing alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The European Union’s leader has called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its war in Ukraine.

(Patrick Pleul/dpa via AP)

New EU sanctions explained as well as Hungary and Slovakia stance

Martha Thomas is pressured by Slovakia's Diana Lemešová during the Pinatar Cup match between Scotland and Slovakia. (Photo by Jose Breton / SNS Group)

Pinatar Cup: Scotland aiming for fifth after win and defeat

Stuart Wilson captained GB&I in this year's Walker Cup and has now retained the role for the St Andrews Trophy in 2022. Picture: R&A/Getty Images

Stuart Wilson stays on as GB&I men's team captain in 2022

Mummy, daddy, or car - babies' first words across the world revealed

Pope Francis arrives at Budapest international airport on his first foreign trip since undergoing major intestinal surgery in July (Pic: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives in Hungary on first foreign tour since surgery

Scotland Head Coach Steve Clarke

Scotland battle to keep World Cup hopes alive - Joel Sked

Steve Clarke knows what his Scotland side need to do to qualify. (Photo by FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Who Scotland can face in the knockout stages

John Fleck in action for Scotland in the 1-0 win over Slovakia at Hampden on October 11, 2020. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ex-Rangers midfielder broke his BACK playing for Scotland in October

Devi Sridhar, the chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

Covid-19 'doesn’t care if it is Christmas', says public health expert

Chris Iwelumo walking off the park after his debut against Norway in 2008. Picture: SNS

Iwelumo calls on Scotland to get behind McBurnie

Oli McBurnie (right) has still to score for Scotland after 15 appearances (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Why Steve Clarke is confident the goals will come....

Steve Clarke will be keeping a close eye on proceedings in Zurich next month (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland's potential Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying opponents

Celtic defender Shane Duffy. Picture: SNS

Scottish football LIVE: Brutal assessment of Celtic star

Craig Levein (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Levein: 'We didn't put as much into it as we'd need to win that match'

Israel defender Eli Dasa (L) is marked by Scotland midfielder Callum McGregor during the UEFA Nations League B Group 2 match at the Netanya Municipal Stadium on November 18, 2020. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Mixed emotions for Celtic ace after Scotland defeat

Scotland will look to channel the feeling of qualifying for next year's Euros as they target Nations League victory and a World Cup play off spot. (Pic: Getty Images)

What winning the Nations League group would mean for Scotland's World Cup aim

Niall McGinn will miss Aberdeen's next three matches after picking up a calf injury while on international duty with Northern Ireland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Aberdeen without FIVE key players for Rangers clash

Leigh Griffiths. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

'I like him' - Barry Ferguson defends Celtic player who 'only needs one chance'

Scotland celebrate qualifying for the 2020 Euros. (Pic: PA)

Israel v Scotland - how to watch Scotland’s final Nations League game live

Kieran Tierney, left, and Andy Robertson in action for Scotland. Steve Clarke has identified a system that fits both players

Pundits have say on Scotland conundrum ahead of Euro 2020

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during the UEFA European Championship Qualifier between Scotland and Kazakhstan at Hampden Park, on November 19, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scottish Football LIVE: Tuesday, November 17

Scotland hope to beat Israel and win their Nations League group.

Face the music - Scotland must stay on the dancefloor in Israel

Scotland were defeated by Slovakia in Trnava on Sunday afternoon. Picture: PA/Martin Baumann/TASR

Why it's so important for Scotland to win in Israel

Scotland's Scott McKenna (right) and Liam Palmer appear dejected after the final whistle.

McKenna desperate to become regular Scotland starter again and reveals bed time

Scotland manager Steve Clarke (right) and Oli McBurnie shake hands after the final whistle.

Scotland boss Clarke defends McBurnie and offers Liverpool Robertson update

Scotland's Oli McBurnie, goalkeeper Craig Gordon and Scott McKenna appear dejected after the final whistle.

Scotland can blame it on the boogie - but is it a chance missed?

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon speaks to the press after making his Scotland comeback in Slovakia. Picture: PA/Martin Baumann/TASR

Craig Gordon on his Euro 2020 chances

Scotland manager Steve Clarke shakes hands with his players after Sunday's defeat. Picture: PA

Scotland fans react to Slovakia defeat

Kenny McLean heads towards goal during Scotland's clash with Slovakia. Picture: PA

How the Scotland players rated against Slovakia

Kenny McLean holds off Slovakia's Jan Gregurs during Scotland's 1-0 win at Hampden in October. Picture: SNS

Slovakia v Scotland LIVE: Updates from Trnava

Steve Clarke, head coach of Scotland, looks on during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off final between Serbia and Scotland at Rajko Mitic Stadium on November 12, 2020. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Changes for Slovakia as Scotland coach on crutches after celebrations go awry

Scotland's Andy Robertson during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Serbia and Scotland at the Stadion Rajko Mitic on November 12, 2020, in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Nikola Krstic / SNS Group)

Liverpool injury crisis is not a factor for Scotland boss

Andy Robertson of Scotland celebrates after his team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off semi-finals match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park on October 08, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson sends message to Scottish national team ahead of Serbia clash

Ryan Fraser missed his club's final league match before the international break (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland blow as forward struck down by hamstring injury

Scotland manager Steve Clarke and skipper John McGinn during the 1-0 win over Czech Republic  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke on what Czech Republic assistant Jiri Chytry told him after win

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Fraser makes it 1-0 during a Nations League match between Scotland and Czech Republic at Hampden Park, on October 14 2020, in Glasgow, Scotland (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland eight matches unbeaten for first time since Steve Clarke was a player

Scotland earned a deserved win over Slovakia on Sunday night. Picture: SNS

3 takeaways from Scotland's win over Slovakia

Match-winner Lyndon Dykes with manager Steve Clarke during Scotland's 1-0 victory over Slovakia at Hampden Park (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

"International class from the moment he came in." Clarke hails match-winner

Andy Considine performed well on his debut for Scotland.

Emotional Aberdeen defender Andy Considine savours Scotland debut

Steve Clarke was happy with the Scotland win over Slovakia. Picture: SNS

Clarke ignores stats and hails Scotland display

Andrew Considine, who was making his international debut aged 33, is involved in the action as Scotland host Slovakia in their Nations League fixture (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Now seven games unbeaten as Scotland find way to prosper in unusual era

How the Scotland players rated in the clash with Slovakia. Picture: SNS

How the Scotland players rated v Slovakia

Scotland face Slovakia in the Uefa Nations League. Picture: SNS

Scotland v Slovakia LIVE: updates from Nations League clash

Hibernian’s Paul McGinn joins up with Scotland squad on same day that Leith club announce his contract extension. Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group

Double delight for Paul McGinn with Scotland call-up and new deal

Paul McGinn has been in good form alongside a strong Hibs defence this season  (Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Paul McGinn poised for Scotland squad call

Stuart Armstrong has tested positive for Covid-19 and will self-isolate along with two other players

What does Armstrong positive Covid-19 case mean for Scotland?

Celtic have issued an update after Odsonne Edouard's positive Covid-19 test.

No other positive Covid tests at Celtic

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has tested positive for coronavirus. (Photo by Sanita Sparane / SNS Group)

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard tests positive for coronavirus

Steve Clarke has named a 26-man squad

Porteous, Fraser named in Scotland squad

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