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Russia thrash Scotland's conquerors Kazakhstan in Euro 2020 group

Further bad news for Scotland fans, although you can hardly say it was unexpected.

Scotland's Euro 2020 qualification rivals - if we can still claim that - Russia, have swept aside Kazakhstan with a comfortable 4-0 victory in Astana.

The hosts, who comprehensively put Alex McLeish's men to the sword on Thursday afternoon, failed to maintain their winning streak as Russia took their first three points of the campaign.

Former Real Madrid man Denis Cheryshev netted for Stanislav Cherchesov's charges just 19 minutes in.

Russia's Magomed Ozdoev celebrates with team mates after Kazakhstan's Abzal Beysebekov scored an own goal (REUTERS/Alexei Filippov)

The Valencia winger, who struck at Celtic Park just a few weeks ago in the Hoops' Europa League clash, then doubled his team's advantage on the stroke of half-time.

The Russians continued to dominate possession after the break, and Artem Dzyuba hit a third on 52 minutes.

On 62 minutes, it was four, courtesy of an Abzal Beisebekov own goal, as the Kazakhs wilted in front of their own fans.

Russia's Yuri Gazinsky, Alexei Ionov, Georgi Dzhikiya and Artyom Dzyuba (L-R) celebrate (Sergei Fadeichev\TASS via Getty Images)

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The World Cup hosts could have added to their tally late on, but had to settle for four as they boost their Euro 2020 prospects.

The result means Russia move into first place in the group, three points ahead of the now fifth-placed Scots, who of course take on San Marino at 5pm UK time today.

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