Posted on 08/14/2013 1:20:49 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Scotland have qualified for only one World Cup in the past 25 years but Brown is adamant that an upset is feasible and has called on England to show his team-mates some respect.
Asked how England view Scotland, the Celtic midfielder said: “They won’t pay too much attention to Scottish football.
"They’ll probably know Rangers and Celtic but they’ll not be able to name a lot of other players who play up in Scotland.
"Do you think they could name a couple of Kilmarnock players? We could probably name everyone who plays in England so they probably will underestimate us.
“The last time we went there we won 1-0 so they’ve got to show us a little bit of respect.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Rooney has not played in any of United's pre-season games due to hamstring and shoulder injuries, but Hodgson says he is "physically fit" to face the Scots. Given his lack of match fitness, it seems unlikely that the 27-year-old will be able to manage much more than a cameo, and Hodgson must also show care with some of his other first-team stars.
said the English captain. "I know this is classed as a friendly but we are all patriotic Englishmen and we all want to beat Scotland. You want to make your own history, have your own memories. This will probably be my last chance to play Scotland so, if we get a win, it'll be one I remember for the rest of my life. And if we were to get beat, I'm sure we will be criticised for a very long time." That is what is at stake.
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I’m shallow. I hate to hear them talk but love to hear the Irish. I hope the Irish kicks both their arse.
you needn’t the respect of your enemies... only their utter defeat
crush em, boys !
I just love the Irish-Irish...can’t help meself.
Scotland needs to get stuck right into them, make it a battle and we have a chance no standing back and admiring their foot work. Remember Bannockburn!
In the article, did I hear the sound of sniffling in the background, as in “We’re going to hold our breath and get really really red in the face until they show us some respect!”? My ancestors on that side of the family must be rolling in their graves.
Hey Scotland, EARN their respect by kicking their @$$e$ on the field of play.
Well 3-2.
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