Don Hutchison tips Scotland to beat England at home for the first time since 1985

Don Hutchison is tipping Scotland to beat England on home soil for the first time in 29 years when the sides clash at Celtic Park this evening.

The former Sunderland, Liverpool and West Ham midfielder headed the only goal of the game the last time Scotland recorded a victory over the 'auld enemy' at Wembley in 1999.

However, the goal was not enough for Scotland to book their place in the finals of Euro 2000 after two goals from Paul Scholes had earned England a 2-0 first-leg advantage from Hampden.

With Scotland's group, it's a brilliant group to watch. Even if you're a neutral it's a great group.

Scotland have not beaten England at home since Richard Gough's header decided the 1985 Rous Cup in favour of Jock Stein's side but Hutchison is confident of ending that unwanted record this evening.

Hutchison told Sky Sports News HQ: "I'm predicting a 2-1 home win. I've been watching Scotland since Gordon Strachan's been involved and they've been different class.

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"Tonight should be a cracker. The momentum that we've got under Gordon Strachan, the wins that we've had, some of the performances, the way we play football (has been great). 

"Friday night was brilliant. The first half wasn't for the purist, the second half we got the ball down and played in a difficult environment and I imagine tonight will be no different."

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Scotland's 1-0 European Qualifier defeat of the Republic of Ireland has raised expectations of the Scottish fans and Hutchison added: "You look at England and some of their performances have been pretty mediocre. It's an easy group for them to qualify. 

"With Scotland's group, it's a brilliant group to watch. Even if you're a neutral it's a great group. 

"I think Germany are fantastic, obviously. Poland are in there and the Republic of Ireland. Gibraltar as well, so that's a three points more or less guaranteed for Scotland in the next game. Hopefully we can finish it off and qualify for a major tournament."

Watch Scotland v England from Celtic Park on Sky Sports 1HD/5HD from 7pm this evening