Tuesday evening will see international football's oldest rivalry kick back into gear, as Gareth Southgate leads his Three Lions up north, and across the border, to square off with Scotland at Hampden Park.
While the last few encounters between the two sides haven't been instant classics – we're looking at you, Euro 2020 snoozefest.
One match will live long in the memory, the sensational clash that set Euro 96 alight, as the Three Lions almost ushered football home, 30 years on from Sir Geoff Hurst's hat-trick against West Germany.
And as England and Scotland get ready to write another chapter in their story, Daily Star Sport has a look at where the heroes of that match are 27 years down the line.
ENGLAND
David Seaman, 59
David Seaman was the man of the match, he saved a penalty from Gary McAllister after spoon-bender Uri Geller claimed to have moved the ball.
Since retiring in 2002, the dad of four has starred on shows including Dancing on Ice, marrying skate partner Frankie Poultney, his third wife.
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Gary Neville, 48
Gary Neville was taking part in his debut international tournament, the right back won titles with Manchester United, then became England assistant coach and Valencia gaffer – where he infamously flopped.
These days, Neville is an outspoken pundit on Sky Sports, where he also hosts The Overlap and occasionally turns his hand to co-commentary.
Tony Adams, 56
Tony Adams told Southgate: 'Boooo, that was a s*** penalty!' After his spot-kick saw England fall to the Germans in the semi-final.
The Arsenal centre-back battled alcoholism and drug problems, before managing a string of clubs including Wycombe Wanderers. The dad of five, married to second wife Poppy, now works with charities to help people facing addiction.
Stuart Pearce, 61
Stuart 'Psycho' Pearce netted some crucial penalties at Euro 96 – including one against Spain that birthed an iconic celebration.
After hanging up his boots Pearce went into coaching, taking charge of numerous sides including Manchester City and Team GB's 2012 Olympic side. The ex-defender was part of talkSPORT's 2022 World Cup coverage.
Gareth Southgate, 53
Southgate's lowest moment came at Euro 96, when his penalty blazed over the bar – sending England crashing out. However, 25 years later, there was redemption when he walked out to the final of Euro 2020 as the Three Lions' boss.
It wasn't meant to be that day at Wembley, but Southgate has another chance next summer, should England qulify, in what could be his final tournament in charge.
Paul Ince, 55
The United midfielder was the first black player to become an England skipper, and after retiring he moved into management – most recently taking charge of Reading.
Ince claimed he was dealt a difficult hand at Deepdale, insisting not even City's Pep Guardiola or Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp could stop the rot.
Paul Gascoigne, 56
Six years on from tears streaming down his face at Italia '90, Gazza netted one of the all-time famous Three Lions goals against Scotland – promptly celebrating in the 'dentists chair'.
Gazza has since kept in the public consciousness due to his health battles and appearances on reality TV shows – most recently on Channel 4's Scared of the Dark.
Darren Anderton, 51
Darren Anderton narrowly missed out on putting England in the final. The ex-Tottenham Hotspur midfielder won 30 England caps and has since worked as a TV pundit.
He was famously nicknamed ‘Sicknote’ because of injury problems, and he now lives in the USA.
Steve McManaman, 51
Steve McManaman was famed for his curly hair at the tournament, and he went onto to play for Real Madrid – which started a decades long love affair with Spain.
However, earlier this year, McManaman sold his villa on the Spanish island of Majorca. The ex-Liverpool star is often seen working on European nights for TNT Sports.
Teddy Sheringham, 57
Teddy Sheringham was a star striker for Spurs and Man Utd, and he lit up Euro 96 with his goals in a ‘SAS’ partnership with Alan Shearer.
The dad of three is married to Kristina, but he has previously dated Katie Price and Danielle Lloyd. He also starred on ITV’s The Masked Singer in recent years.
Alan Shearer, 53
Now a top BBC pundit on Match of the Day, England’s talisman netted the other goal that day and became Euro 96’s top scorer bagging five.
Shearer was able to breath a massive sigh of relief over the summer when Harry Kane moved to Bayern Munich, seemingly keeping his all-time Premier League record goal scorer achievement intact.
SCOTLAND
Andy Goram, 58
The Rangers legend won 43 caps and after retiring became a goalkeeping coach.
Andy Goram was diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer in 2022, and he was given six months to live. He died on 2 July 2022, aged 58.
Colin Calderwood, 58
After retiring Colin Calderwood, who won 36 caps, embarked on a decent management career, with his most recent job coming as an assistant at Northampton Town.
Calderwood was still part of the set-up when Northampton were promoted in 2023.
Colin Hendry, 57
Poor Colin Hendry, he is best remembered for being made to look silly by Gazza in this very game.
Hendry's wife, Denise, died in 2009 after complications from botched cosmetic surgery. While his son, Callum, currently plays up top for Salford City in League Two.
Tom Boyd, 57
The Motherwell and Celtic defender won 72 caps for the Scots, but he scored an own goal at the 1998 World Cup.
Since retiring he’s continued to work with the Hoops as an ambassador, where he has participated in several charity events such as climbing Ben Nevis.
Stewart McKimmie, 60
Stewart McKimmie is a legend up in Aberdeen, and he was signed to the Dons by a certain Sir Alex Ferguson.
He’s since worked as a pundit and set up a recruitment firm.
Tosh McKinlay, 58
Tosh McKinlay wasn't afraid to expand his horizons, and after Euro 96, he spent one season in Switzerland with Grasshopper.
His adventurous spirit didn't stop there, and after retiring McKinlay worked over in Norway before returning to Scotland with Celtic TV.
Stuart McCall, 59
Stuart McCall was born in Yorkshire, and he couldn't help the call of 'God's own county' when he hung up his boots in 2005.
McCall has had three separate spells at the helm of Bradford City, with his latest coming to an end in 2021 – when he moved to Sheffield United to become Paul Heckingbottom's assistant manager.
Gary McAllister, 58
Another Scottish star with links to Yorkshire, McAllister captained Leeds before returning in their hour of need to take charge of the side.
McAllister has since struck a relationship with Steven Gerrard, assisting him at Rangers and Aston Villa – he's yet to rock up in Saudi Arabia.
John Collins, 56
Not too long after Scotland lost to England, John Collins moved to Monaco – where he added a Ligue 1 victory to his CV.
Collins has dabbled in media work with Sky Sports and Sportscene's coverage of Scotland games.
Gordon Durie, 57
The former Chelsea and Rangers striker earned 43 caps for Scotland and became boss of East Fife after retiring but had to quit after a seizure.
Durie was declared bankrupt in 2016.
John Spencer, 53
The former Chelsea forward ended his playing career in America, where he continued to manage US soccer teams after retiring as a player.
His son, Brad, plays in midfield for Falkirk.
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