WATCH: Scotland fan knocked down by bike whereas good friend LAUGHS as Tartan Military invade London for Euro 2020 conflict

A drunk Scotland fan was knocked down by a motorcycle as he staggered into oncoming visitors on a London avenue forward of the Euro 2020 match in opposition to England on Friday.

The Tartan Military – as Scotland followers are recognized – have been massing within the UK capital earlier than the assembly with previous rivals England at Wembley on Friday evening in a vital Group D match.

One fan carrying a Scotland shirt escaped doubtlessly extra critical damage when he stumbled throughout a London avenue, apparently worse for put on.

Showing oblivious to the oncoming visitors, the person staggered instantly into the trail of a motorcycle as he made his means throughout the street.

The ensuing collision despatched him and the motorcyclist crashing to the bottom, earlier than the person bought again to his ft and carried on his means.

A Scotland fan crossing the street in London tonight… pic.twitter.com/MPjQoAqqRS

— Soccer Away Days (@FBAwayDays) June 17, 2021

Extremely, the particular person filming the scene – apparently the person’s good friend – could possibly be heard laughing on the scenes.

It is not recognized if the motorcyclist was injured or his bike broken within the incident, however a good friend of the fan reportedly stated that the Scotland supporter was high-quality, posting a message studying “He’s aw gid boys” (He is all good boys). 

1000’s of Scotland followers are estimated to be making their option to London for a primary main event assembly with England for the reason that two nations met at Wembley in a Euro 96 group-stage sport, which the Three Lions gained 2-Zero.

Following that event, Scotland went on to compete on the 1998 World Cup in France earlier than a 23-year absence from main tournaments which was solely ended by qualification for this summer season’s pan-continental Euros.

A restricted crowd of round 21,500 followers can be at Wembley to look at Friday evening’s sport, however that hasn’t stopped the Scots from massing in London.

That included filling the well-known Leicester Sq. with blue bubbles and congregating in Hyde Park. The Scots have traveled in giant numbers regardless of being urged to remain away.

??????? Scotland followers arriving at London Euston station this afternoon ? pic.twitter.com/sIsMsYjS75

— Andrew Maclean (@AndrewMaclean_) June 17, 2021

??????? Scotland followers positively in London for a celebration… pic.twitter.com/7ENlbnlBMD

— Alison Conroy (@AlisonGConroy) June 17, 2021

On the pitch, Scotland and England will meet for the 115th time in what’s the world’s oldest footballing rivalry. England have recorded 48 wins to Scotland’s 41, with 25 attracts.

Gareth Southgate’s England group gained their opening Euro 2020 sport 1-Zero in opposition to Croatia at Wembley final weekend. Scotland misplaced their opening sport 2-Zero in opposition to the Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow.  

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