We’re going to deck the pub out in tartan – ironic considering it’s called the George and Dragon. I’m probably going to be working behind the bar during the games, so I’m expecting a few digs from the locals. We get mostly Yorkshire lads in here, so there’s been some good banter. I’m obviously getting a bit of stick already, but as long as they keep drinking, I don’t mind taking it. As for the result, England have to be the favourites, especially if they score at Hampden Park. Scotland’s lack of flair might let them down, although if it’s 0-0 on Saturday, the Wembley game will be a lot more exciting If England get through, I’ll get behind them. Probably a bit unusual for a Scotsman, that.KELLY DALGLISHDaughter of the legendary Kenny, currently a presenter on Sky Sports NewsI ALMOST knew this game was going to happen and when the draw was made there was an enormous cheer It’s been unbelievable ever since.

There have been a few e-mail jokes going around about Scotland, but good natured. There’s one where Michael Owen says he can win on his own, so the England team go off and play golf. They hear on the radio after five minutes it’s 1-0 to England – Owen Then after 89 that John Collins has equalised “What happened?” they ask Owen. “I got sent off after 10 minutes.” It’s one of those matches you’ve got to win, in some ways more important than what you’re trying to qualify for. I was up in Glasgow interviewing my dad and Andy Goram this week, and I’m working in London this weekend.

It’s touch and go with timings whether I can get up for the match but I desperately want to If not, I’ll be in a pub in London.. WHILE THE sight of one of his central defenders, Martin Keown, seeing the red mist, and then a red card, during the north London derby cannot have pleased Kevin Keegan, there was ample consolation for the England coach at White Hart Lane last Sunday. At the other end of the pitch, keeping his head while all about him were losing theirs, was Sol Campbell. Calm and resolute amid the maelstrom, his presence and abilities were one of the main reasons for Tottenham’s victory.
This afternoon, at Hampden Park, Keegan will be looking for a similar performance from the mature 25-year-old. “I am a massive fan of him,” said the England coach yesterday “He’s only a young man but he’s a man I was delighted when he was fit to be in the squad. He’s a great player.”Campbell agreed that, given the intensity of last week’s derby match, it was ideal preparation for this afternoon “I expect it will be like a derby,” he said “That’s good, you want to play in those kind of games. They can be quite frantic and anything goes but you don’t want to lose it too much.