Gareth Southgate still sees Leigh Griffiths ’ free-kicks in his sleep.
And the England manager has warned his troops to be ready again to deal with any magical moments Scotland hurl at them at Wembley.
Southgate was boss four years ago at Hampden when the striker’s wondrous dead-ball double almost sank his side before Harry Kane’s equaliser rescued them a point.
The Three Lions coach says that day proves huge moments can happen tonight and his troops must be ready.
Southgate said: “I still see those goals going in my sleep sometimes. They were two incredible free kicks.
“We know that any team can score against you. They can have those moments.
“The moments of quality from that day can be replicated on Friday. Anything can happen in a football match and you have to react.
“We did that day. We came back to get the draw. When we’ve gone behind in matches, we’ve found a way to win or get draws.
“We have to be prepared for anything. The way we react to setbacks is crucial.”
Southgate insisted he is not surprised that Kieran Tierney has been declared fit for the Scots and expected it before adding: “I think him and Andy Robertson form a very good partnership down that side of the field.
“We know they’ve got some very good players, so we certainly don’t underestimate the challenge. Their build-up play, their ability to put a lot of crosses into the box.”
Southgate, meanwhile, has told his squad to play the game and not the occasion.
The manager, who played when England beat Scotland 2-0 at Euro 96, added: “I think it’s a really good point. We know that we’ve got to compete or you can get overrun in any game.
“But our focus has been on solving the tactical problems Scotland pose, the way they defend and attack.
“For the fans and for us, it’s a big occasion, of course. But our objective is qualification.
“The younger generations probably have a different view on old rivalries. When we were growing up the Home internationals were one of the few games you saw live on TV.
“England against Scotland played every season.
“Now it’s not played so often. Lots of players are friends at clubs. So it’s not the same.
“I want the players to approach it like any other game. I don’t think we need to emphasise the other element too much.”
