England vs Scotland LIVE: Euro 2020 team news, line-ups and more today

England host Scotland at Wembley Stadium tonight in what should be a fiercely-contested Group D fixture at Euro 2020.

England kickstarted their campaign on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Croatia, while Scotland fought valiantly in front of a raucous Glasgow crowd but fell to a 2-0 defeat by Czech Republic at Hampden Park on Monday. Steve Clarke’s men, undone by a Patrik Schick brace last time out that included the goal of the competition so far, might just need a win here to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the last 16, though most fans and pundits expect Gareth Southgate’s players to beat the Scots comfortably. The visitors cannot be written off, however, with talented footballers such as Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, Manchester United’s Scott McTominay and Aston Villa’s John McGinn among their ranks.

The last time these two home nations met on such a sizeable stage was at Euro 96 – the scene of Scotland’s last appearance at a major men’s tournament – with the Three Lions emerging 2-0 winners, thanks in part to Paul Gascoigne’s iconic volleyed goal, which was followed by his iconic ‘dentist’s chair’ celebration. Will it take a similar moment of magic to settle this tie at Wembley? We’re about to find out. Follow live updates from England vs Scotland at Euro 2020 below.

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Euro 2020: England vs Scotland preview

Scotland’s supporters are clearly out to make the most of their men’s side first involvement in a major tournament since 1998, and tonight’s match against England has been circled on the Tartan Army’s calendars ever since Steve Clarke’s side booked their place at Euro 2020 in November.

England’s fans will be fired up too, with memories of Paul Gascoigne’s famous goal against Scotland in this fixture at Euro 1996 at the forefront of their minds – and keen for their team to make it another match to remember.

But are the players as fixated on this fixture as they used to be? As The Independent’s Miguel Delaney writes, despite the history of this clash, Gareth Southgate’s side are focussed on the present, and the possibility of a future prize at Wembley.

England and Scotland look to future instead of the past

Gareth Southgate’s side have not obsessed with history in the lead-up to this fixture. Instead, their eyes are fixed firmly on the present, and the possibility of a future prize at Wembley

Euro 2020: Thousands of Scots descend on London

The Tartan Army have well and truly arrived in London. Despite warnings from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to not travel to the capital without a ticket, the Scots have made the trip down to London in their thousands.

Central London has been taken over by those in blue, with Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square mobbed by visiting supporters.

“Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” has been the soundtrack of the Tartan Army’s adventure so far.

Watch: Scotland fans sing on arrival in London ahead of Euro 2020 game against England

Boisterous Scotland fans were filmed singing ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’ outside London King’s Cross train station on Friday ahead of their side’s Euro 2020 clash against England at Wembley.Supporters draped in Scotland flags can be seen in the video belting out their unofficial anthem, a 1970s disco hit by Baccara, as they dance and fist pump the air on the station’s forecourt.The Scotland-England group match kicks off at 8pm. The tournament has so far seen England beat Croatia and Scotland lose to Czech Republic.

How to watch England vs Scotland tonight

There’s plenty at stake for both teams too, of course, as far as each country’s Euro 2020 campaigns are concerned.

England can book their place in the last-16 with a win, joining Italy, Belgium and Netherlands, while Scotland would give their hopes of qualifying a huge boost if they can claim a result.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game tonight, including how you can watch online and on TV.

What time is England vs Scotland game kick-off tonight? Euro 2020 channel and more

Here’s everything you need to know about the Group D clash at Wembley

Euro 2020: England vs Scotland

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Euro 2020 meeting between England and Scotland at Wembley.

It’s arguably the biggest sporting event of the year so far and the clash between these two old rivals is certainly not one to miss.

Thousands of Scots have made the journey down to London for the match and while the majority of them will not be able to be in the stadium, there is set to be a cracking atmosphere in Wembley for the game.

We’ll bring you all the build-up and team news ahead of the 8:00 pm kick-off.

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