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England Vs Scotland Rivalry In Pictures

From Greaves To Gascoigne, Via Crossbars
The Huffington Post UK
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21 May 1988: Bryan Robson of England tackles Paul Simpson of Scotland during the Rous Cup match at Wembley Stadium in London. England won the match 1-0. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport
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The England-Scotland rivalry, unlike Germany-Holland, Brazil-Argentina or Italy-France, is an absorbing international rivalry defined purely by geography, rather than success.

Silverware for either team is as rare as a Scot at a World Cup, but their encounters endure because of a vibrant and eventful history.

England and Scotland used to face each other on an annual basis, a trend which ended as football entered the 1990s. Such regular fixtures have enhanced the colour associated with the games.

Wembley Wizards, 12-goal thrillers, broken crossbars and a dentist's chair have contributed to an on-pitch conflict which has taken a near 14-year hiatus.

So ahead of the 111th meeting, here are some outstanding moments...

England-Scotland history
Soccer - Home International Championship - England v Scotland(01 of20)
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England's Jimmy Greaves (second r) scores his team's third goal past Scotland goalkeeper Frank Haffey (second l), watched by Scotland's Bobby Shearer (r) and Robert McCann (l) (credit:PA)
Soccer - Home International Championship - England v Scotland(02 of20)
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England's Jimmy Greaves (third l) points the way for England captain Johnny Haynes (c), who keeps a tight grip on the British Championship trophy as he is chaired by teammates Peter Swan (fourth l) and Jimmy Armfield (fourth r) following England's 9-3 victory (credit:PA)
Soccer - England vs Scotland package(03 of20)
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File photo dated 15/04/1967 of Scotland captain John Greig (l) and England captain Bobby Moore lead out their teams ahead of the kick off. (credit:PA)
Soccer - European Championship Qualifier and Home International Championship - England v Scotland - Wembley Stadium(04 of20)
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Scotland fans invade the pitch at Wembley following the 3-2 victory over England. (credit:PA)
Soccer - England vs Scotland package(05 of20)
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File photo dated 15/04/1967 of Scotland's Jim Baxter is hugged by delighted fans who invaded the pitch at Wembley following the 3-2 victory over England. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Home International Championship - England v Scotland - Wembley Stadium(06 of20)
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England manager Don Revie (r) and his assistant Les Cocker (l) walk to the bench before the kick-off (credit:PA)
Soccer - Home International Championship - England v Scotland(07 of20)
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Scotland fans celebrate their team's victory by invading the Wembley pitch and wrecking the goalposts (credit:PA)
Soccer - England vs Scotland package(08 of20)
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File photo dated 4/6/1977 of A goal smashed and torn down as thousands of Scottish fans run wild on the pitch at Wembley Stadium after Scotland's 2-1 victory over England in the Home Championship. (credit:PA)
SOCCER - Euro 96 - England v Scotland(09 of20)
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Young fans show their dislike for TV pundit Jimmy Hill (credit:PA)
Euro 96 Soccer ... England v Scotland, Wembley(10 of20)
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English Fans (credit:PA)
EURO 96 SOCCER - England v Scotland(11 of20)
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Scotland fans at Wembley (credit:PA)
Euro 96 Gascoigne celeb(12 of20)
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Paul Gascoigne celebrates with Gary Neville after Alan Shearer's opening goal in today's (Sat) Euro 96 clash with Scotland, at Wembley. Photo by Sean Dempsey/PA (credit:PA)
Soccer - England vs Scotland package(13 of20)
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File photo dated 15/06/1996 of Scotland's Gary McAllister after England goalkeeper David Seaman save his kick from the penalty spot. (credit:PA)
Soccer - England vs Scotland package(14 of20)
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File photo dated 15/06/1996 of England keeper David Seaman celebrates saving a penalty kick from Scotland's Gary McAllister. (credit:PA)
Soccer - England vs Scotland package(15 of20)
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File photo dated 15/06/1996 of Paul Gascoigne scores England's second goal in spectacular fashion as Scotland's Colin Hendry (r) can only look on. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Euro 96 - Group A - England v Scotland (16 of20)
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England's Paul Gascoigne (on floor) re-enacts the infamous Dentist's Chair incident with Teddy Sheringham (left) after scoring the second goal. Teammate Gary Neville (right) looks on (credit:PA)
Scotland/England Scholes goal(17 of20)
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This picture can only be used within the context of an editorial feature. England's Paul Scholes heads his second goal into the net during the Euro 2000 footabll match between England and Scotland at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Final Score: Scotland 0 England 2. (credit:PA)
SOCCER Scotland 4(18 of20)
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This picture can only be used within the context of an editorial feature. England's Paul Scholes (L) celebrates his first goal with captain Alan Shearer during the Euro 2000 football match between England and Scotland at Hampden Park. * Final Score: Scotland 0 England 2. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Euro 2000 Qualifier - Play Off Second Leg - England v Scotland - Wembley Stadium(19 of20)
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This picture may only be used within the context of an editorial feature. Scotland's Don Hutchison (centre) celebrates his goal against England with his team mates during their Euro 2000 qualifying football match at Wembley. (credit:PA)
Euro 2000/Hutchinson(20 of20)
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Scotland's goalscorer Don Hutchison after Scotland lose 2-1 on aggregate to England in the Euro 2000 qualifying football match at Wembley. (credit:PA)
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