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England national football team
World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group Stage
Nov 11, 2016 at 7.45pm UK
 
Scotland national football team

3-0

Sturridge (24'), Lallana (50'), Cahill (61')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Reaction
A general shot of an armband adorned with a poppy prior to England's World Cup qualifier with Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
FIFA to broaden England, Scotland remembrance investigation
FIFA announces that it will broaden their investigation into the FA and SFA over a number of Armistice Day tributes made before and during their World Cup qualifier.
Nov 18, 19:28
A general shot of an armband adorned with a poppy prior to England's World Cup qualifier with Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
FIFA opens case against England, Scotland for defying poppy ban
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England and Scotland for wearing black armbands with an image of a poppy displayed on them.
Nov 17, 17:19
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Jose Mourinho 'angry with FA over Wayne Rooney's late-night drinking'
Man United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly angry with the FA after Wayne Rooney was allowed to celebrate late into the night following England's win over Scotland.
Nov 16, 16:33
England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Wayne Rooney defends post-match celebrations after reported late-night drinking
Wayne Rooney's camp defend the footballer's post-Scotland match celebrations after the England and Manchester United captain was pictured looking drunk.
Nov 16, 09:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Darren Fletcher: 'We believe in Gordon Strachan'
Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher states that his teammates have full belief in under-fire boss Gordon Strachan following the country's recent 3-0 defeat to England.
Nov 12, 18:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gary Caldwell: 'Gordon Strachan has the experience to help Scotland'
Former Scotland centre-back Gary Caldwell gives his support to under-fire Lions coach Gordon Strachan following the country's recent 3-0 loss to England.
Nov 12, 18:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Leigh Griffiths: 'Scotland should not sack Gordon Strachan'
Scotland will not solve their problems by sacking Gordon Strachan midway through World Cup qualifying, according to Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths.
Nov 12, 14:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ikechi Anya: 'All of the Scotland team are behind manager Gordon Strachan'
Ikechi Anya says that Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has the players' "full backing" following Friday's 3-0 defeat to England at Wembley.
Nov 12, 12:35
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Wayne Rooney: 'Gareth Southgate is in pole position for England job'
England captain Wayne Rooney says that Gareth Southgate has put himself in "pole position" to become manager of the Three Lions on a full-time basis.
Nov 12, 11:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Daniel Sturridge: 'England were rewarded for patience'
Striker Daniel Sturridge says that England were rewarded for their 'patience' in their 3-0 victory over Scotland at Wembley Stadium.
Nov 12, 10:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Adam Lallana: 'Gareth Southgate has brought stability'
England midfielder Adam Lallana says that interim boss Gareth Southgate has brought "good stability" to the Three Lions since his appointment.
Nov 12, 09:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gordon Strachan: Scotland defeat "wasn't fair"
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan says that his side did not deserve to lose 3-0 to England in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium.
Nov 12, 09:45
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Gareth Southgate pleased with attacking display
Interim England boss Gareth Southgate takes positives and negatives from Friday's 3-0 win over Scotland at Wembley.
Nov 11, 22:17

The Match

Match Report

England take another step towards qualifying for the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 victory over fierce rivals Scotland at Wembley.

Live Commentary

Relive England's 3-0 victory over Scotland at Wembley as goals from Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill give Gareth Southgate's side all three points.

Team News

Wayne Rooney captains England in Friday night's 2018 World Cup qualification match at home to Scotland.

Head to Head
Nov 18, 2014 8pm
International Friendlies
Scotland
1-3
England
Aug 14, 2013 8pm
International Friendlies
England
3-2
Scotland
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Daniel Sturridge to be given nod to start England's qualifier with Scotland?
A report claims that Daniel Sturridge will retain his place as England's lone striker for the visit of Scotland, while Wayne Rooney will be fielded slightly deeper.
Nov 11, 11:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA denies imposing England, Scotland poppy ban for Wembley clash
FIFA claims that the International Football Association Board, and not its own organisation, was behind the decision to prohibit the use of poppies for Friday's clash.
Nov 11, 09:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'Wayne Rooney has nothing to prove to me'
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate insists that captain Wayne Rooney has nothing to prove during the World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley.
Nov 10, 22:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Redknapp slams "bland" England
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp urges Gareth Southgate to stamp an identity on the England side during his time in charge.
Nov 10, 22:21
West Bromwich Albion captain Darren Fletcher in action during the Premier League match against Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016
Darren Fletcher: 'England match is not a must-win'
Scotland captain Darren Fletcher insists that his side's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley is not a must-win game.
Nov 10, 20:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gordon Strachan: 'Scotland need to harness emotion against England'
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan talks up the importance of using the emotion of the occasion in a positive manner when his side take on England at Wembley.
Nov 10, 20:05
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during the 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on October 8, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'England do have leaders'
Liverpool captain and England midfielder Jordan Henderson rejects suggestions that the national team is suffering from a lack of leaders in the squad.
Nov 10, 19:22
Wayne Rooney in action during England training on October 4, 2016
Darren Fletcher praises "world-class" Wayne Rooney
Scotland skipper Darren Fletcher says that England counterpart and former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney is a "first-class captain and a world-class player".
Nov 10, 18:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FA chief executive Martin Glenn: 'England poppy stance is rock solid'
FA chief executive Martin Glenn is confident that the case behind England wearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier with Scotland is legally "rock solid".
Nov 10, 13:43
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during the 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on October 8, 2016
England's Jordan Henderson: 'Scotland clash is not normal, it's massive'
Jordan Henderson says that England's World Cup qualifier against Scotland is "massive" because of the rivalry between the two nations.
Nov 10, 10:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wayne Rooney to captain England against Scotland in Friday's World Cup qualifier
Gareth Southgate confirms that Wayne Rooney will captain England against Scotland in Friday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley.
Nov 10, 09:38
Wayne Rooney in action during England training on October 4, 2016
England skipper Wayne Rooney 'in line for recall against Scotland'
A report claims that Manchester United's Wayne Rooney will start England's qualifier against Scotland later this week due to Harry Kane's lack of fitness.
Nov 9, 22:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Martin: 'Scotland don't fear facing England at Wembley'
Scotland striker Chris Martin warns England that his side will head to Wembley Stadium on Friday night in a positive mindset, despite their poor recent run.
Nov 9, 20:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Lambert: 'Scotland will rise to Wembley occasion'
Former Scotland midfielder Paul Lambert predicts that the Tartan Army will rise to the occasion when they face England at Wembley Stadium on Friday night.
Nov 9, 15:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Michael Keane: 'England players fully focused on Scotland'
Defender Michael Keane says that the England squad are fully focused on performing well against Scotland rather than speculation over Gareth Southgate's position.
Nov 9, 13:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Charlie Adam unhappy with Scott Brown's inclusion in Scotland squad
Charlie Adam criticises Scotland manager Gordon Strachan's decision to include Scott Brown in his squad three months after the midfielder retired from international duty.
Nov 8, 16:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane hopes to "impress" England boss Gareth Southgate
Harry Kane says that he wants to "impress" England interim boss Gareth Southgate in order to earn a starting spot against Scotland at Wembley.
Nov 8, 16:32
Charlie Mulgrew
Charlie Mulgrew called up to Scotland squad for England World Cup qualifier
Charlie Mulgrew is called up to the Scotland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley.
Nov 8, 12:40
West Bromwich Albion captain Darren Fletcher in action during the Premier League match against Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016
Darren Fletcher backs decision to wear poppies
Scotland captain Darren Fletcher backs the SFA's decision to defy FIFA and wear poppies during their World Cup qualifier with England at Wembley.
Nov 7, 22:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aaron Cresswell, Jordan Pickford drafted into England squad
Aaron Cresswell and Jordan Pickford replace Danny Drinkwater and Fraser Forster in the England squad to face Scotland and Spain.
Nov 7, 21:08
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Gareth Southgate wary of England withdrawals
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that he is unsure whether he will be able to keep his 25-man squad together during the international break.
Nov 7, 19:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Kane, Jack Wilshere return to England squad
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate recalls Harry Kane and Jack Wilshere to his squad for the matches against Scotland and Spain.
Nov 6, 20:02
Jack Wilshere in action for Bournemouth on September 24, 2016
Report: Bournemouth's Jack Wilshere to earn England recall
Jack Wilshere, on loan at Bournemouth from Arsenal, is reportedly set to earn an England recall following a four-month absence from the Three Lions setup.
Nov 6, 12:00
Generic image of a locker room
Arsene Wenger: 'FIFA wrong to not let England, Scotland wear poppies'
FIFA is wrong to ban poppies on shirts for the World Cup qualifier between England and Scotland on Remembrance Day, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
Nov 3, 20:17
Generic image of a locker room
FA confirms it will defy FIFA's poppy ban to commemorate Armistice Day
The FA and Scottish FA will defy FIFA's ban by wearing poppies to commemorate Armistice Day in their World Cup qualifier on November 11.
Nov 2, 20:58
Generic image of a locker room
Greg Clarke: 'England players will wear poppies against Scotland at Wembley'
Football Association chairman Greg Clarke claims that England players will be allowed to wear poppies when they play Scotland on Armistice Day next week.
Nov 2, 17:45
Generic image of a locker room
Prime minister Theresa May slams FIFA's "outrageous" poppy ban
Prime minister Theresa May describes FIFA's ban on poppies to commemorate Armistice Day as "utterly outrageous".
Nov 2, 14:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gordon Strachan recalls Scott Brown to Scotland squad
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan hands a recall to midfielder Scott Brown for the World Cup qualifier with England.
Nov 2, 12:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam "desperate" to star for Scotland
Charlie Adam says that he is "desperate" for Scotland manager Gordon Strachan to select him for their World Cup qualifier against England.
Nov 1, 20:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA 'rejects England, Scotland request to wear poppy armbands'
Scottish FA chief Stewart Regan claims that FIFA has turned down a request for England and Scotland players to wear poppy armbands during their World Cup qualifier.
Nov 1, 19:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scotland's Scott Brown 'to make international retirement U-turn'
Scott Brown has informed Gordon Strachan that he is willing to lift his international retirement to help Scotland in their bid to reach the World Cup, a report claims.
Oct 28, 13:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gordon Strachan 'to stay on as Scotland boss'
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan will reportedly remain in charge of the team for next month's World Cup qualifier against England amid speculation over his future.
Oct 13, 19:36
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3Arsenal1796234161833
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5Bournemouth178452721628
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13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
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