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Israel game goes ahead after Irish players’ vote; reaction to Spain’s win over England – matchday live

The latest football news discusses today's fixtures and invites fans to email a live matchday show. Scotland's new manager, Sebastien Pocognoli, started his tenure with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia. This result is considered decent, providing a foundation for upcoming games against Switzerland and North Macedonia in Group B1. Ewan Murray reported from Ljubljana, noting the picturesque setting and an optimistic second-half performance from Scotland. The team's initial struggles in the first 45 minutes were attributed to operating under a new regime. By the end of the match, Slovenia seemed content with the draw, while Scottish players received deserved applause. Scotland's familiar issue of a lack of goals persisted, a problem that also plagued former manager Steve Clarke. Despite this, the team did create several scoring opportunities, even without key attacking player Scott McTominay. Pocognoli, with his coaching background, is expected to address the team's need for ruthlessness. Slovenia, on the other hand, appears to face more significant challenges based on this encounter.