Strachan: Ireland game was no ‘bloodbath’

Gordon Strachan has dismissed suggestions Scotland’s 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland was over-physical.

The Scots beat Martin O’Neill’s men in a tense clash at Celtic Park on Friday to keep their 2016 European Championship qualifying hopes very much alive.

Much was made about the robust and physical nature of the game but Strachan, speaking ahead of tonight’s friendly against England (kick-off 8pm), insists no lines were crossed.