England welcome Scotland to Wembley for their second round match of Group D. This meeting represents the oldest international fixture in the world. Check out our full betting preview for the latest team news, match odds and betting predictions.
England đ´ó §ó ˘ó Ľó Žó §ó ż Team News
Gareth Southgate's team finished top of Group A in qualifying, winning seven of the eight qualifying games. They got their Euro 2020 finals campaign off to a great start with a confident 1-0 victory over Croatia, Raheem Sterling's goal separating the two sides.
Gareth Southgate, England manager...
"It's hugely special for everybody involved, and especially the supporters of both teams. So it does add a different dynamic to the qualifying group we're in, there's no question about that. But the good thing is, from our perspective, we had to go to Hampden in qualifying for the World Cup and had the game at Wembley drawing 2-2 away and winning 3-0 at home."
England Predicted Lineup
Pickford; Walker, Stones, Mings, Shaw; Phillips, Rice, Mount; Sterling, Kane, Grealish
Key Player: Harry Kane
With the likes of Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling on display, many eyes will be on England's young talent. But it will be the experienced captain Kane that can provide the focal point in attack. Still one of the most feared strikers in the Premier League with Tottenham, he has shown his adaptability this season when dropping off the front line to pick the ball up, with his assist tally almost as impressive as his goals. Formed a formidable partnership with Heung-min Son at club level, who can he form a similar partnership with at on the International stage?
Scotland đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Team News
Scotland have qualified for two previous European Championships - Euro '92 and Euro '96. They have failed to progress beyond the group stage on both occasions and have a Euro's final record that reads W2 D1 L3. They didn't get off to the best of starts against the Czech Republic and went down 2-0 at Hampden.
Steve Clarke, Scotland manager...
"It's very historic. It goes back a long way; it means a lot. And people say it doesn't mean a lot to the English, but having worked in England I know it means a lot to the English; they don't want to lose to Scotland. And it's the same the other way around. You know how passionate we are, and how much we enjoy beating the English. It hasn't happened too much recently."
Scotland Predicted Lineup
Marshall; Hendry, Hanley, Tierney; Forrest, McTominay, McGinn, McGregor, Robertson; Armstrong; Adams
Key Player: John McGinn
McGinn has had an excellent season with Aston Villa in the English Premier League. Forming part of a formidable midfield trio with Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish. He was Scotlands leading goalscorer in qualifying with a tally of seven goals. His energy and ability to get around the pitch will be crucial to the Scots, who may not have a great deal of possession in games now the quality of the opposition is greater.
England v Scotland Head to Head
England and Scotland have faced each other 113 times. England have a slight edge over their rivals from north of the border W48 D24 L41. There has been 32 matches played at Wembley and England have come out on top 18 times. There have been no draws in the last 15 matches between the two sides, England winning 11 and Scotland winning four times. The fixture has had some memorable encounters but none more than when the two sides met at Wembley in Euro '96, England as hosts, went on to win 2-0 after David Seaman saved a Gary McAllister penalty. Paul Gascoigne scoring an iconic goal for England's second and prompting the infamous dentist chair celebration.
England v Scotland Match Prediction
Form usually goes out of the window in these types of encounters. Full of passion and excitement, there's likely to be a card or two, or three or four! On this occasion however, England should be too strong for a Scottish side that will treat this like their final.
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