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Classic England v Scotland goals from 1970s and 1980s

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We look back at the best goals from clashes between England and Scotland from the 1970s and 80s internationals.

We look back at the best goals from clashes between England and Scotland from the 1970s and 80s, when the rivals played each other regularly in internationals.

Ahead of Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash at Wembley between the two rivals, we look at six classic strikes from past Home Nations clashes. 

Friday will mark the first time the two nations have competed against each other competitively in 17 years, when England overcame their rivals 2-1 on aggregate in the Euro 2000 play-offs. 

But the fixture was regular occurence during the 70s and 80s with the Home Championship and Rous Cup, and the rivalry produced plenty of classic goals at Hampden and Wembley.

Also See:

  1. Mark McGhee Scotland v England - May 26, 1984
  2. Tony Woodcock - Scotland v England - May 26, 1984
  3. Gerry Francis - England v Scotland - May 24, 1975
  4. Colin Bell - England v Scotland - May 24, 1975
  5. Martin Chivers - England v Scotland -  May 22, 1971
  6. Martin Chivers - England v Scotland - May 22, 1971

Watch the classic goals in the video above

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