England to meet Scotland

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17 June 2012-PA Sport

England will take on Scotland at Wembley in August 2013 as part of the Football Association's 150th anniversary celebrations.

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The FA has confirmed the match, which revives the oldest fixture on the international calendar, first played in 1872.

England have met the 'old enemy' on 110 occasions, but not since November 1999 when the Scots prevailed thanks to a solitary goal from Don Hutchison.

However, it was England which advanced to Euro 2000 as it won the first leg of that playoff at Hampden Park courtesy of a Paul Scholes' brace.

The game - to be played on 14 August - is certain to be a sellout and is just one match in what the FA hopes is a succession of high-profile fixtures to mark its anniversary.

"It will be a huge honour to lead our nation out against our oldest rivals," said England manager Roy Hodgson.

"For us, England versus Scotland is one of the finest fixtures in international football and I know what this game means to both sets of supporters.

"It will be a fitting part of The FA's 150th anniversary celebrations and the supporters, the team and my coaching staff all look forward to welcoming Scotland to Wembley Stadium next year."