Euro 2020: English fans could not leave the stadium quickly enough. Scottish fans stayed to sing | UK News

The difference in the end was how the two groups of supporters left the stadium. England couldn’t escape fast enough, while Scotland stayed to sing.

the pandemic Football may have changed a lot, but the rivalry in this oldest international match in world football remains intact. It was first played in 1872 and just like then this last clash ended 0-0.

And how the Scots sang! Around the stadium for hours before kick-off, England fans sang chorus after chorus of “Scotland gets beaten wherever it goes”.

But at the final whistle, it is the Tartan army which rejoices by sarcastically singing the same song.

Crowds of supporters gathered in Leicester Square in central London after the goalless draw. Red flares were set off as fans, many wearing kilts and draped in Scottish flags, sang and cheered at the popular tourist spot.

The best odds in the game had fallen in Scotland, but they failed to convert them. They now know that to progress in this tournament, they have to beat Croatia on Tuesday night. After this performance, they will be filled with the belief that they can.

England now know they just need to beat the Czech Republic to be top of the group, a draw will not be enough. And after those 90 unsuccessful minutes at home, the pressure is very strong on Gareth Southgate’s team.

If that game were to go through, Tuesday promises to be a nervous and adrenaline-filled evening for England and Scotland. England fans are hoping their team will find a creative spark somewhere, anywhere.