Tensions ran high as Scotland played rivals England in Glasgow amid reports of anti-IRA chanting by some fans. Each side booed the respective singing of their national anthems and England supporters were heard singing ''f*** the IRA'' during the match.
Celtic Park was close to its 60,000 capacity for the much-anticipated game as the neighbours met on Scottish turf for the first time in 15 years. Police Scotland reported no football-related disorder in the immediate aftermath of last night's 3-1 victory to England and said they had not received any reports of offensive chants.
England fans show their support in the stands during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow
But in the first half, an FA official contacted the band to ask them to stop playing the tune for the chant. After the game England manager Roy Hodgson said he was unaware of the song but apologised for any offence on behalf of the FA. He said: "I was aware the crowd were tremendously supportive. I didn't have a clue what they were chanting.
"I don't condone it. If anyone was offended, I'm sure the FA would like to apologise to them. All we can do is play our football and be grateful for the support and hopefully they will behave themselves and not get themselves into a situation where their chanting is being criticised."
More than 200 people were arrested in 1999 when England took on Scotland at Hampden Park and police said ahead of the match that they were monitoring "known troublemakers" from both countries who they believed were planning to attend. Around 5,000 visiting fans celebrated after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave England the lead in the first half and Rooney went on to score twice.
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Wayne Rooney of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Wayne Rooney of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(03 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Andrew Robertson of Scotland shields the ball from Jack Wilshere of England during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
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England's striker Wayne Rooney (C) celebrates scoring their second goal with England's striker Danny Welbeck (R) during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(05 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: A Scotland fan is removed from the pitch by Stewards during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of England and Charlie Mulgrew of Scotland in action during the International Friendly between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
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England's striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring their third goal during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. England won 3-1 with two goals from England captain Wayne Rooney. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
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England's striker Wayne Rooney (L) celebrates scoring their third goal during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. England won 3-1 with two goals from England captain Wayne Rooney. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
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England's striker Wayne Rooney (C) scores their third goal during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. England won 3-1 with two goals from England captain Wayne Rooney. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
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England's striker Wayne Rooney (C) scores their second goal during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. England won 3-1 with two goals from England captain Wayne Rooney. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(11 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Wayne Rooney of England holds off the challenge from Grant Hanley of Scotland during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(12 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Jack Wilshere of England is challenged by Steven Naismith of Scotland and Scott Brown of Scotland during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Steven Whittaker of Scotland shields the ball from Daniel Welbeck of England during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(14 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Chris Smalling of England and Steven Naismith of Scotland battle for the ball during the International Friendly between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
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England's striker Wayne Rooney (L) vies with Scotland's defender Grant Hanley (R) during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Chris Martin of Scotland and Chris Smalling of England compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of England celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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England's striker Wayne Rooney (R) reacts on the field with England's midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (L) during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(19 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Steven Naismith of Scotland crosses the ball under pressure from Chris Smalling of England during the International Friendly between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(20 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: The England team walks out onto the pitch prior to kickoff during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(21 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: The England team pose for the cameras prior to kickoff during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Steven Naismith of Scotland marshalls Jack Wilshere of England during the International Friendly between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Scotland appeak for handball as Gary Cahill of England appears to handle the ball during the International Friendly between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Wayne Rooney of England holds off the challenge from Grant Hanley of Scotland during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(25 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Jack Wilshere of England and Steven Naismith of Scotland compete for the ball during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(26 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Gordon Strachan the Scotland manager shouts instructions to his players as Roy Hodgson the England manager looks on during the International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Shaun Botterill via Getty Images)
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England's midfielder Jack Wilshere (CL) vies with Scotland's striker Steven Naismith (CR) during the international friendly football match between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:IAN MACNICOL via Getty Images)
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Roy Hodgson the England manager and Gordon Strachan the Scotland manager on the touchline during the International Friendly between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Livesey via Getty Images)
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England's Wayne Rooney (centre) and Scotland's Charlie Mulgrew (second right) battle for a ball in the air during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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England's Nathaniel Clyne (centre) brings down Scotland's Johnny Russell (right) during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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Scotland fans watch the action from in the stands during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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England's Wayne Rooney scores his side's third goal of the game (credit:Jeff Holmes/EMPICS Sport)
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Scotland's Andrew Robertson and England's Raheem Sterling (left) battle for the ball during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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England's Jack Wilshere and Scotland's Steven Naismith (left) battle for the ball during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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England's Danny Welbeck rues a missed chance during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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England and Scotland players observe a minute's applause in the memory of Scotland fan Nathan McSeveney before the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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Scotland's Shaun Maloney and England's Luke Shaw (left) battle for the ball (credit:Jeff Holmes/EMPICS Sport)
Soccer - International Friendly - Scotland v England - Celtic Park(38 of47)
England's Luke Shaw and Scotland's Grant Hanley (centre) battle for the ball during the International Friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (left) celebrates scoring his sides first goal of the game during the International friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 18, 2014. See PA Story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information (credit:Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Scotland v England - International Friendly(40 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: The teams line up during the International Friendly between Scotland and England at Celtic Park Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) (credit:Michael Regan - The FA via Getty Images)
Fans Congregate Ahead Of The England v Scotland Football Clash(41 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: England football fans gather ahead of the Scotland v England match being held at Celtic Park on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The last time the two teams met England won 2-0 at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Fans Congregate Ahead Of The England v Scotland Football Clash(42 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: England football fans gather ahead of the Scotland v England match being held at Celtic Park on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The last time the two teams met England won 2-0 at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Fans Congregate Ahead Of The England v Scotland Football Clash(43 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Scotland football fans gather ahead of the Scotland v England match being held at Celtic Park on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The last time the two teams met England won 2-0 at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Fans Congregate Ahead Of The England v Scotland Football Clash(44 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Scotland football fans gather ahead of the Scotland v England match being held at Celtic Park on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The last time the two teams met England won 2-0 at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Fans Congregate Ahead Of The England v Scotland Football Clash(45 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: England football fans gather ahead of the Scotland v England match being held at Celtic Park on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The last time the two teams met England won 2-0 at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Fans Congregate Ahead Of The England v Scotland Football Clash(46 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Scotland football fans gather ahead of the Scotland v England match being held at Celtic Park on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The last time the two teams met England won 2-0 at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
Fans Congregate Ahead Of The England v Scotland Football Clash(47 of47)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Scotland football fans gather ahead of the Scotland v England match being held at Celtic Park on November 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The last time the two teams met England won 2-0 at Hampden Park in a Euro 2000 qualifying play-off. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
A goal from Scotland's Andrew Robertson was not enough for Scotland to repeat their victory over Republic of Ireland at Parkhead on Friday. Before the 8pm kick-off there was a minute's applause for Scotland supporter Nathan McSeveney who died at the match.
Supporters had mixed views on whether Scotland v England - the oldest fixture in international football - should resume as an annual event. Tartan army member David McCann said: "You can see from the build-up that it gets everyone interested and it makes a change from the usual boring friendly matches. But if it was played every year then I think they'd need to lower the ticket prices."
England supporter James Ward said: "I'm looking forward to it but I don't think it should be (played) every year, absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that."
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