Although the 22,500 spectators restricted by the coronavirus have only 2,500 tickets, thousands of Scottish fans are still pouring into London.

England can join Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands in the past 16 games. Euro 2020 On Friday, if the Three Lions defeated neighbor Scotland in a grudge match at Wembley Stadium.

The longest and most played game in international football is the second time it has been staged in a major event. The Scot’s goal is to avenge England’s 2-0 victory in the 1996 European Cup.

England coach Gareth Southgate was a member of the winning team 25 years ago, but he does not want his players to be distracted by the intense quarrel surrounding the meeting with Scotland.

“This is an important moment for the fans and us, but it is another opportunity to score three points. Our goal is to qualify. This is what we have to focus on,” Southgate said.

“I hope they treat it like any other football game, focus on playing well, (they) don’t need to emphasize other parts too much.”

Although the 22,500 spectators restricted by the coronavirus have only 2,500 tickets, thousands of Scottish fans are still pouring into London.

After 23 years waiting to reach the main finals, Scotland was stung by Patrik Schick’s double play in a 2-0 loss to the Czech Republic on Monday.

Another defeat will make Steve Clarke’s team need to beat the World Cup finalist Croatia in their last game and other results to have a chance to enter the knockout stage for the first time.

Tierney returns

With the return of Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney from a hamstring injury, Scotland’s chances of causing an upset have been greatly improved.

“We need him to come back. He is a top player, an amazing role, and we hope he can return to the team,” Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay said.

“He is the person we need, and we rely very much on everything he brings to the team.”

England also has a full range of players to choose from. Manchester United captain Harry Maguire returned to the game after recovering from an ankle ligament injury.

Southgate’s team avenged the Croatian team’s defeat in the World Cup semi-finals and won the European Championship for the first time on Sunday.

At 16:00 GMT on Friday in Glasgow against the Czech Republic, the Croatian team is expected to recover from the weak performance of the Wembley Heat.

Probably against the Croatian team will be Sigg. He scored a goal from a contender in the championship in the Czech team’s victory over Scotland. This was an amazing shot near the center line that made goalkeeper David Marshall wrap up. In his own net.

Slovak Eye Knockout

Slovakia was the only team in Group E to win the start. They defeated Poland 2-1 and defeated Sweden in St. Petersburg at 13:00 GMT to secure a place in the knockout stage.

They will face Talisman captain Marek Hamsik, who will help him prepare for the European Cup in his record 128th appearance for the country.

The 33-year-old midfielder joined the Swedish team IFK Gothenburg from the Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional Football Club in March. As the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated travel to and from China, he ended his stay in East Asia.

Now, former Naples star Hamsik is in good health and has participated in the European Cup. He will join the Turkish team Trabzonspor at the end of this month.

Thanks to Milan Skriniar, another player who became famous in Italy, the Slovakian team is expected to enter the round of 16.

The Inter Milan defender scored a decisive goal in the match against Poland, which gave Slovakia a chance to ensure that they stay ahead in the final round of the group stage.

The Swedes were severely criticized for their super defensive approach to Spain in the first game, but even though they had only 25% possession, they escaped in a ball-free draw in Seville.

The draw put Spain under pressure before Saturday’s game against Poland, although captain Sergio Busquets will rejoin Luis Enrique’s team after testing negative for COVID-19.