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England skipper Rooney expects white-hot Scotland atmosphere

England skipper Wayne Rooney expects a white-hot atmosphere against Scotland.

Rooney knows more than most the impact the home crowd can make at Celtic Park.

The Manchester United forward has visited the stadium twice but is yet to register a win after a 1-0 loss to the Scottish giants in November 2006 followed by a score draw three years later.

"I have spoken to the younger players because the crowd here can take you by surprise," said England's new centenarian. "It will be a big test.

"I am excited to play in it. It will be a good game, Scotland are doing well and getting some good results.

"It will be a great test. I have played here before in the Champions League and the atmosphere is really loud and intense.

"I am also good friends with Alan Stubbs and he told me a lot about it from when he played up here. I've even come up here to watch a few games but playing in that atmosphere was completely different.

"When you walk out before the start of the game, the noise is incredible. The fans will get right behind Scotland tomorrow and we have to be ready for that."

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