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England 0 Scotland 0 LIVE REACTION: Three Lions denied victory as Southgate’s men held at Wembley in nail-biter

ENGLAND and Scotland have gained a point each in Group D after a nail-biting draw at Wembley.

The Three Lions went closest in the first half when John Stones hit the post, but were denied victory by a terrific performance from Steve Clarke's men.

  • Final score: England 0-0 Scotland

Follow ALL the latest reaction with our live blog below...


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  • RICE REACTION

    Declan Rice echoed the words of his manager, insisting it was crucial to avoid defeat if they were unable to bag the win. The England midfielder added that winning the group is still in their own hands as they prepare to take on leaders Czech Republic on Tuesday.

    The games at home we should be winning, but all credit to Scotland - they defended for their lives. We had our chances to put it away though, but when John Stones' header hit the post it felt like it might not be our night. We need to improve, and the Czech Republic game is now massive.

    Declan Rice
  • CAPTAIN'S LOG

    Scotland skipper Andy Robertson believes Scotland did enough to win tonight's game, but urged Scottish fans and players not to be carried away by one result, and instead use the positive energy to take into the next group match with Croatia.

    I think we had the big chances. At times, we kept the ball superbly well, and frustrated them. On another night, we could have come away with even more. We’ll take a point, it keeps us alive. It’s important that use this feeling and the fans being happy into Tuesday to get the positive result we need.

    Andy Robertson
  • SOUTHGATE REACTION

    England coach Gareth Southgate has acknowledged that his side need to improve on tonight's showing if they are to go far in the competition, but praised their resoluteness in keeping a second clean sheet.

    It was a frustrating night. We know we can play better. In the end, we didn't do enough to win the game, but if you're not going to win the game in a tournament, you need to make sure you don't lose it.

    Gareth Southgate
  • THE STANDINGS

    Scotland are off the mark for points with tonight's draw at Wembley, but still await their first goal of Euro 2020.

    However, they have given themselves a real chance of qualification if they can beat their second team, Croatia, at Hampden Park on Tuesday.

  • BILLY WHIZZ

    The Scotland fans clamoured for Billy Gilmour to start this evening, but - unlike Gareth Southgate with Jack Grealish - Steve Clarke wasn't frightened to oblige.

    The result was a thoroughly assured performance by the 20-year-old in the centre of midfield, and he is destined for a big future for club and country.

  • HAVE YOUR SAY

    England will be disappointed with a draw, but they're still just a whisker away from the knockouts...

  • WRIGHT ON

    Ian Wright wasn't happy with the decision to haul Phil Foden off...

  • I CAN BOO-GIE

    While some England fans showed their displeasure with boos at the final whistle (and some showed their ignorance with boos before the game), the Scotland fans are loving life right now.

    It was Three Lions ahead of kick-off, but now it's 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' - the 1970s' disco song taken on by the Scotland team - that rings out of the PA system at Wembley.

    Not a single member of the Tartan Army has left the stadium yet, and you feel the celebrations of this goalless draw will go long into the night.

  • FULL TIME STATS

    England only managed one shot on target in 90 minutes, and that was a 20-yard thumper from Mason Mount. Improvements needed.

  • FT: ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    For the first time, a game between England and Scotland at Wembley ends goalless. Some boos emanate from the home fans at the final whistle following a Three Lions performance that lacked pace and guile. The Scotland fans, meanwhile, celebrate like they've won the tournament, and they deserve this moment. Their players gave everything against the old enemy, and could have won it with more assured finishing.

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  • PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
    THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    90+1. England pour forward one last time.

    On the overlap, James sends in a low centre that has Rice and Sterling on the prowl. McTominay slides in to stop them, and the ball gets trapped between all three players and a scrambling David Marshall.

    For a moment, time stands still, and the world waits...

    Enter John McGinn with a big boot to safety!

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    90. There will be just two additional minutes added on.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    88. 'Flower of Scotland' rings out around Wembley once again as the visiting fans salute their team for an excellent performance and, hopefully, a hard point earned.

    Butt there's still time.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    87. Grealish is fouled for the 528th time since coming on.

    On this occasion, it earns O'Donnell a yellow card.

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  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    85. Che Adams' time is up after a tireless display. It's a chance for Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    83. Mings comes to the fore, first to powerfully head clear a corner, and then with a thumping challenge on O'Donnell.

  • HAVE YOUR SAY

    Only a few minutes left to go and both sides pushing for the three points...

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    81. Inside the final ten minutes now, and this is anyone's game if they're brave - or stupid enough - to try to win it.

    Rashford almost shows that he is, but a terrific piece of defending from Hanley stops the sub in his tracks.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    79. Sterling dribbles into the box but is unable to find a pass.

    Instead, he takes play to the touchline and falls in a heap as Robertson comes across to challenge.

    Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz isn't interested, undoubtedly put off by the theatrics and yelp that went with the fall.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    78. Che Adams finds himself free at the back post, and is ready to make himself a hero.

    As the ball sits up, the striker takes aim from an acute angle and a nation holds its breath.

    Breathe out, he's blazed it well over.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    76. Billy Gilmour has had an excellent evening in the heart of the Scotland midfield, and has fully justified his inclusion.

    The 20-year-old won't last the course though. He's replaced by Stuart Armstrong.

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  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    74. A second England change, and it may be a surprise to some.

    Harry Kane will play no further part, and passes the captain's armband on as he makes way for Marcus Rashford.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    73. A half-chance for Shaw, who plays a give-and-go with Mount.

    The left-back gets beyond the last line, and attempts to curl a shot in with the outside of his boot but only succeeds in firing towards the corner flag.

  • ENGLAND 0-0 SCOTLAND

    71. Sterling shows his frustrations after being caught offside as he attempts to latch on to Grealish's through ball.

    Whether that's at himself for holding his run, or the substitute for delaying the pass, I wouldn't want to say.

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