Hampden sends its love to Christian Eriksen. A nice nod to the heroism of his pal Simon Kjaer as well. Scotland and Denmark go back a ways, of course, the Scots having played a little part in the story of Danish Dynamite … in so much as they got turned over by them in their opening game of Mexico 86. That story, should you fancy being reminded of it, is retold here.

Steve Clarke talks to the BBC. “It’s brilliant! A great atmosphere in the stadium. It’s fantastic to have the Tartan Army back. Small numbers, but I’m sure they’re going to make a hell of a noise.” He then explains that Kieran Tierney “picked up a niggle through the week in training; he’s not ready for this one but hopefully ready for the next one.” The interview ends abruptly soon after, the fans making such a racket that Clarke can’t hear a word that’s being asked of him. “It’s fantastic!” he smiles as he wanders off. The Hampden Roar in full effect.

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