ENGLAND will take on Scotland TONIGHT in their final clash of the international break.
The Three Lions were held to a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday evening.
Kyle Walker scored England’s equaliser against Ukraine[/caption]
Scotland beat Cyprus with ease on Friday night[/caption]
Gareth Southgate‘s side were largely ponderous and struggled to break down their opponents after Kyle Walker equalised just before half-time.
Oleksandr Zinchenko put Ukraine 1-0 up early in the game to test England’s resolve.
It was the Three Lions’ first disappointing result since crashing out to France in the World Cup last year.
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England have beaten Italy, Ukraine, Malta and North Macedonia to recover from heartbreak in Qatar and netted 16 goals in the process.
But they’ll be desperate to get back to winning ways in the so-called “friendly” versus bitter rivals Scotland to secure the bragging rights.
The Scots are in fine form and sit top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group after cruising to a 3-0 win over Cyprus.
Steve Clarke’s men have not lost any of their last nine matches and the run includes a shock 2-0 victory versus Spain, proving Hampden Park is a tough place to go.
Scotland and England last went head-to-head at Euro 2020 with the group stage clash ending 0-0.
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In 115 meetings between the Auld Enemy, Scotland have won 41 times, England 48, and there has been 26 draws.
Team News
There is reportedly no fresh injury concerns for Scotland to worry about after their win in Cyprus.
Changes could be made with Nathan Patterson potentially coming in for Aaron Hickey at right-back, while Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Christie and Lyndon Dykes will all push for starts.
Key men like Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, John McGinn and Scott McTominay should all keep their places.
As for England, there could be a re-jig to the side that featured on Saturday versus Ukraine.
Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford seem in line for starts.
Levi Colwill and Eddie Nketiah will both be hoping they are handed their senior debuts.
Eberechi Eze and Conor Gallagher could also feature as Southgate shuffles his pack.
Star players
Harry Kane is expected to lead the line for England and the captain has history in this fixture, having scored a late equaliser against the Scots in 2017.
McTominay may struggle for minutes at Man Utd, but he is vital on the international stage, scoring six goals in their five Euros qualifiers.
Harry Kane has scored 58 goals for England[/caption]
Scott McTominay has 42 Scotland caps[/caption]
Manager’s thoughts
Clarke is relishing the opportunity, saying: “We know we’ll have a real challenge on our hands.
“Not only are England serial qualifiers for the major tournaments they have performed exceptionally well under the guidance of Southgate.
“They have a very talented and experienced squad, who will travel here looking to end our current run of positive results.
“Having said that we want to beat them every bit as much as they want to beat us.
“This should make for a full bloodied contest played in the right spirit in front of a full Hampden Park, which I’m sure will generate a magnificent atmosphere.
“In some friendlies you can perhaps relax a little, but not this one.”
Meanwhile, Southgate added: “It’s another really good test. Another hostile environment, against a team that are playing really well.
“You know, they’re in great form, full of confidence so it’s another important learning step for us.”
SunSport prediction
Both sides are enjoying unbeaten runs and neither will want to lose their streak against their rivals.
Predicted score: Scotland 1-1 England
When is England vs Scotland?
- England’s clash with Scotland will take place on TONIGHT, September 12.
- The game will kick off at 7.45pm UK time.
- Scotland vs England will be held at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- England’s clash with Scotland will be shown live on Channel 4 in the UK.
- You can live stream the action from the My4 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Odds
- Scotland – 19/5
- Draw – 5/2
- England – 3/4
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
September 12, 2023 at 02:19PM
from The Sun