Scotland vs. England: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview
In a revival of the oldest fixture in international football, Scotland will play host to England on Tuesday at Celtic Park looking to overthrow their well-known neighbour.
Almost 132 years to the day since this match was first contested, the friendly meeting will spare nothing in terms of the bitter rivalry between these two sides, irrespective of the fact that little more than pride rests on the line.
Both Roy Hodgson and Gordon Strachan are likely to rest key members of their squad in the hopes of maintaining fitness, but we take a look at which stars may dazzle for each side, along with full match details and viewing information.
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Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 8 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. ET
Live Stream: ITV Player (UK), beIN Play (US, subscription required)
TV Info: ITV (UK), beIN Sports 1 (US)
Key Players to Watch
Scotland: Darren Fletcher
Darren Fletcher's involvement for club and country this season has been sporadic, a combination of struggling to attain full match fitness and merely failing to impress hampering his progress.
The Manchester United man has made only a handful of appearances in Scotland's Euro 2016 qualification campaign thus far, but Tuesday's friendly could be an ideal opportunity to hand him the reins.
On his day, the midfielder can still be a metronomic asset at Strachan's core, and the prospect of leading his nation against England in a Scottish setting for the first time since 1999 will provide all the motivation he needs to summon his best.
England's midfield will be a difficult one to judge, but it's possible Fletcher could face an assortment of talented second-stringers. Ross Barkley, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may not be at the head of Hodgson's centre-midfield queue, but will still offer a tough test for Tuesday's hosts to repel.
Fletcher was handed just a couple of minutes in the 1-0 win against the Republic of Ireland over the weekend. However, the clash in Glasgow could see United's vice-captain return to prominence and show why he should be starring more regularly.
England: Stewart Downing
One of those fringe stars hoping to play some part in Hodgson's plans this week is Stewart Downing, who after a resurgence in form at West Ham will see this as the perfect chance to strut his stuff.
At Upton Park, the recalled playmaker has thrived as the attacking midfield spearhead, but it's not clear as of yet whether Hodgson's ready to field him at the top of the diamond.
WhoScored.com displays just what a creative weapon Downing has been for the east Londoners this season, a production rate the likes of Wayne Rooney could benefit from:
Even if he does revert to the wing, Downing can be a menace given the recent form he's been in, and the promise of lining up against a weakened Scotland defence will also do his chances of impressing no harm.
It's inevitable that doubt exists in his ability. Downing had his chance in England colours before and struggled to grip the opportunity, but after coming upon a new sense of promise under Sam Allardyce, he may yet surprise Scotland as a tool of destruction.
