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Scotland manager Gordon Strachan unconcerned by pink kit row

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan gestures on the touchline during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match at the City Arena, Trnava
Image: Scotland manager Gordon Strachan is not concerned by what kit they wear against England

Scotland manager, Gordon Strachan, has told his team to forget the kit row that has broken out ahead of their clash with England at Wembley on November 11.

Strachan's side take on the Auld Enemy in a crucial World Cup qualifier, but FIFA have ruled they must wear their pink away shirts, as their dark blue home jersey - which has white sleeves - would clash with England's white shirts.

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The decision has not proved universally popular with Scots fans, but Strachan has urged his players to focus on the game as they look to boost their hopes of World Cup qualification after a poor start to their campaign that has seen them take just four points from their opening three games.

Asked for his thoughts on the strip saga, Strachan said: "It's not up to me that. I've played against England in a blue strip before and got beat.

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"It's not what you put on. It's what's inside that strip which counts. It's not how you talk before the game, it's what you do on the pitch that counts.

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"So the strip, the propaganda, it means nothing. It's what you get on the pitch, are you a team? Are you a good player? Do you want to take this challenge on?"

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