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Miller: Scots Are Alive and Kicking

Miller: Scots Are Alive and Kicking

Scotland striker Kenny Miller has warned Italy to expect a bruising encounter in Saturday's crunch Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden. 16 Nov 2007
Gallas to Watch Scots, Root for Azzurri

Gallas to Watch Scots, Root for Azzurri

France defender William Gallas claims he will be glued to the television when Scotland meet Italy on Saturday and makes no secret of the fact he "hopes Scotland lose". 16 Nov 2007
Toni Confident of Azzurri Success

Toni Confident of Azzurri Success

Italy striker Luca Toni will not even consider the possibility of defeat when the world champions face Scotland in Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden Park. 16 Nov 2007
Scotland Unbeaten At Home Against Italy

Scotland Unbeaten At Home Against Italy

Scotland go into Saturday's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy at Hampden on the back of an unbeaten home record against the Azzurri. 16 Nov 2007
Aitken's High Hopes For Italy Clash

Aitken's High Hopes For Italy Clash

Scotland assistant manager Roy Aitken revealed confidence is soaring as the players who carry the nation's hopes prepare to take on Italy. 15 Nov 2007
FA Reject Talk Of Scotland Fixture

FA Reject Talk Of Scotland Fixture

The Football Association have rejected reports they have entered discussions aimed at revising the old Home Internationals should England and Scotland fail to qualify for next summer's European Championships. 15 Nov 2007
Toni Remains Focused On Winning

Toni Remains Focused On Winning

Italy striker Luca Toni insists the world champions will be fully focused on securing qualification for Euro 2008 in Saturday's showdown with Scotland in Glasgow - despite more turbulence for the Italian game. 15 Nov 2007
Cannavaro Surprised By Scots' Strength

Cannavaro Surprised By Scots' Strength

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro admits he did not expect Scotland to make it a three-way tussle for Euro 2008 qualification with the Azzurri and France. 14 Nov 2007
McLeish Wants Scots to 'Rattle' Italy

McLeish Wants Scots to 'Rattle' Italy

Scotland manager Alex McLeish wants his side to "rattle" Italy at Hampden when they go in search of the win which will secure Euro 2008 qualification. 14 Nov 2007
Strachan: Scotland Need a Legendary Team

Strachan: Scotland Need a Legendary Team

Gordon Strachan believes Alex McLeish's Scotland players are on the verge of achieving success unprecedented in the history of the national team. 13 Nov 2007
McLeish Eyes Italy Scalp

McLeish Eyes Italy Scalp

Scotland boss Alex McLeish knows facing the world champions is the hardest task in football but he is taking encouragement from Italy`s rocky route to the latter stages of the World Cup. 12 Nov 2007
France Back Italy Over Scotland

France Back Italy Over Scotland

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech has all but written off Scotland's chances of qualifying for Euro 2008.
6 Nov 2007
Scots Close In on England

Scots Close In on England

Scotland are on the brink of leapfrogging England after rising to their highest ever position in the FIFA world rankings. 25 Oct 2007
Old Firm Break For Italy Tie?

Old Firm Break For Italy Tie?

Scotland manager Alex McLeish wants Celtic and Rangers to postpone their Clydesdale Bank Premier League fixtures on the weekend before the decisive Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy. 22 Oct 2007
Smith Wants Fans to Get Behind Italian Job

Smith Wants Fans to Get Behind Italian Job

Walter Smith has urged the nation to be positive about Scotland's chances of qualifying for Euro 2008 despite the midweek defeat in Georgia. 20 Oct 2007
Italy Delight At Scottish Despair

Italy Delight At Scottish Despair

It's a measure of the degree of improvement in Scottish football that the Tartan Army's 2-0 defeat in Georgia, a result that has compromised their Euro 2008 qualification hopes, was greeted with surprise and delight in Italy. 19 Oct 2007