Scotland and England share one of the greatest rivalries in international football, creating unforgettable moments during each showdown. It remains an event not to be missed!
Gareth Southgate will likely keep with his starting eleven from their 1-1 draw with Ukraine during Euro 2024 qualifying, making a few changes only in midfield to add Levi Colwill and Conor Gallagher as attacking options alongside Jude Bellingham, Kieran Trippier, and Phil Foden.
Match Preview
The England v Scotland clash is one of the most anticipated matches in international football. Steeped in history and tradition, it has become a source of pride and identity for both nations involved. Key matchups, tactical battles and memorable moments have thrilled fans across the world.
Scott McTominay should assume an advanced role for the Tartan Army as he looks to continue his incredible form with Manchester United this season. Kieran Tierney, Andrew Robertson, and Stuart Armstrong may likely join him in central positions of the field.
Harry Kane should lead England in front of Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden as attacking support, with Gareth Southgate considering calling up Levi Colwill for his debut midfielder as part of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. They will likely adopt a more conservative defensive strategy while looking to control possession, limit scoring opportunities of opponents, exploit any available corners/free kicks for advantage as well as exploit any gaps created during play-off matches.
Scotland potential line-up
Scott McTominay scored twice either side of half-time to give the Tartan Army an historic victory during their last encounter at Hampden Park and this meeting at Hampden is sure to be heated!
Scotland National Football Team Vs England National Football Team Lineups; Scotland have no injury concerns and should feel confident of pulling off an upset in this matchup. Callum McGregor, John McGinn and Kieran Tierney provide strong midfield anchorage while Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice and Phil Foden can be relied upon to provide goals from attack.
England will make several adjustments from their victory against Netherlands. Beth Mead will return from ACL injury to start in the starting lineup while Lauren James could start up front. England are second in their group and need a win against Scotland to keep alive any hopes of qualifying for 2024 Olympic Games qualification; Sarina Wiegman will hope her team maintain their strong form during this crucial encounter.
England potential line-up
England currently have no major injury concerns, although defender Luke Shaw may not be fit enough to play if selected. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford should retain his spot despite losing out to David Raya at Arsenal.
John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Levi Colwill should form a central-defensive trio alongside Ben Chilwell and Joe Gomez in the back four. Tottenham defender Kyle Walker may start on the right side alongside Kieran Trippier if fit enough to play.
Scott McTominay will join Callum McGregor and John McGinn to form Manchester United midfield pairing, providing defensive stability and goal threat respectively.
Leicester City winger Jamie Vardy will likely lead England into battle, with Harry Kane providing support in attack. When these teams last met at Hampden Park, Vardy scored twice to lead England to victory; as England aim for redemption and win their first competitive match since Euro 2020 in this friendly fixture between Scotland and England, which holds great meaning to every fan who watches football worldwide.
Prediction
Scots’ repeated failure at major tournaments has become part of their national consciousness and inspired ballads of broken dreams. No other country comes close to matching Scotland’s record of qualifying for eight finals and then failing to advance beyond the first round on three separate occasions.
Gordon Strachan took charge in January 2013, determined to reverse Scotland’s downward spiral. Unfortunately, two losses in their opening two competitive matches ended their hopes for reaching a World Cup play-off position and precipitated an extremely difficult period in Scottish football history.
Scotland were drawn into what was considered one of the toughest groups at Euro 2008 qualifying, alongside France and Italy. Unfortunately, Scotland produced uninspiring results, including a 2-2 draw with Lithuania and a crushing defeat at Hampden Park to France that effectively ended their chances of reaching the finals. Manager Andy Roxburgh was dismissed while Craig Brown took charge as caretaker manager.
Team news
Scotland’s national football team competes internationally and holds the distinction of being the oldest national team ever created, having held their inaugural match back in 1872. Scotland and England share a longstanding rivalry, having competed against each other in 42 contested matches since 1872 when Scotland contested in that inaugural international football match against England.
Scotland made up ground quickly during UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, qualifying through goal difference despite an inauspicious start. They were drawn together with Lithuania, Liechtenstein and Czech Republic – plus world champions Spain who took a commanding lead after their opening game win, keeping it until their final match against Netherlands.
Kieran Tierney will miss Scotland’s final Group A match against Hungary after suffering a hamstring injury during their 1-1 draw against Switzerland. For updates as they become available, watch this space!
