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Paul Merson believes England need to get in the faces of their Scottish opponents and pressure them with a Premier League tempo on Friday night. Chris Bassitt Athletics Jersey . The two nations clash at Wembley in a World Cup Qualifier, with the table-topping hosts three points clear of Gordon Strachans side.England have won their previous two meetings with Scotland but struggled to break down Slovenia in their last match and Merson fears slow build-up play could make it a comfortable evening for the visitors. England need to score early and Id love them to go out and play at a really high tempo like a Premier League match, he told Sky Sports News HQ. A look at the two nations records in qualifying - followed by some memorable moments from England v Scotland games over the last 50 years People love how quick and fast the Premier League is, but when they play for England everyone starts playing it across the back and for 10 minutes no-one does anything.If England go out and suffocate Scotland, get in their faces and play in their half, I expect us to win 3-0.But its a massive football match. Any time England play at Wembley, and especially when they play Scotland, its a big game. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Interim manager Gareth Southgate has been tipped to start Daniel Sturridge over Harry Kane in attack, with captain Wayne Rooney slightly deeper.The Liverpool forward is yet to score a league goal this season, and Merson admits his inconsistent club form is concerning. Daniel Sturridge has been tipped to start up front for England against Scotland Im a big fan of Daniel Sturridge but Im also a believer if youre not playing for your club, you shouldnt be playing for your country, he added.When I played, if you were not playing for your team, you were never getting in the [national] squad in a month of Sundays. Danny Higginbotham discusses tactics with Rob Wotton as they look ahead to the World Cup qualifying clash between England and Scotland at Wembley My problem with Daniel is he keeps coming short to get the ball. If he comes short, who do we have to go beyond? Thats where I think we beat Scotland.I dont think they have a lot of pace so if Rooney and Sturridge keep dropping short, it could be a comfortable night for the visitors. Also See: Rooney more risky than Sturridge Charlies World Cup predictions VOTE: England or Scotland? Key battle: Henderson v Fletcher Oakland Athletics Pro Shop . Thats the feeling that eight Canadian Football League teams are experiencing right now in advance of the expansion draft to stock the Ottawa Redblacks. Athletics Jerseys 2020 . For the first time all night, as the Raptors were on the clock to make the 20th overall selection, no one had the slightest idea what was about to happen. No leaks, no whispers, nothing. NASHVILLE -- The Pittsburgh Penguins sent forward James Neal to the Nashville Predators on Friday in exchange for forwards Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling. The addition of Neal signals the Predators emphasis on boosting their offence under new coach Peter Laviolette as they attempt to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence. The Predators have had a reputation as a defence-oriented team for virtually the franchises entire history. The 26-year-old Neal had 27 goals and 34 assists in 59 games for the Penguins this season, which marked the sixth straight year he scored at least 20 goals. Neal scored 40 goals in 2011-12 and had 21 goals in only 40 games during the 2012-13 season. He has 161 career goals and 154 assists in 413 career regular-season games, and has been a force on power plays. Neal had been with the Penguins since 2010 after beginning his career with the Dallas Stars. Hornqvist, 27, had 22 goals and 31 assists in 76 games this season, which marked the fourth time in his career he reached the 20-goal mark. Oakland Athletics Gear. He has 106 goals and 110 assists in 363 career regular-season games, all with Nashville. Hornqvists best season came in 2009-10, when he scored a career-high 30 goals. "In this deal, we got to drop our cap a little bit with Hornqvist," Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford said. "We like Hornqvist as an all-around player. Hornqvist plays at the net, goes to the net, works the corners. We like his all-around play." Spaling, 25, had 13 goals and 19 assists in 71 games for Nashville this season. He has 40 goals and 44 assists in 207 career regular-season games. "We like Spalding, he can play all three positions on the third line," Rutherford said. "I think we were just trying to change the mix of our team a little bit and get a little different type player." ' ' '
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