Kerr gives Holland the captain's armband

Both managers were looking for firsts from this Hampden Park friendly – new Ireland boss Brian Kerr was seeking a win with his first team selection since succeeding Mick McCarthy, while Scotland manager Berti Vogts was targeting his first victory at the national stadium just days before he celebrates a year in the job.

Kerr, who yesterday learned Roy Keane would not be coming out of international retirement, opted for a starting line-up made up of eight Barclaycard Premiership players plus three from the Nationwide First Division.