Fraser Forster relishing Scotland clash at Celtic Park

Monday 10 Nov 2014
Fraser Forster made his England debut against Chile

Fraser Forster expects his old stomping ground to be rocking when Celtic Park hosts England next week.

The Southampton goalkeeper is in Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions squad for the upcoming double-header against Slovenia and Scotland.

And after winning three league titles with the Glasgow giants, Forster believes the atmosphere in ‘Paradise’ will be something to embrace.

Scotland v England

International Match
8pm, Tuesday 18 November
Celtic Park
Live on Sky Sports 1

He said: “There's no such thing as a friendly between Scotland and England. It will be a very special occasion, definitely not quiet.

“It's a stadium with a fantastic atmosphere and for a Scotland v England match it will be a very different experience to anything I've ever experienced. But it will be a fantastic game.

“It is all about Slovenia, really, and looking at them first and foremost. It will be two tough games we've got and I'd imagine we'd go quite strong.”

Forster, who has earned two caps to date, will compete for a starting place with Joe Hart and Ben Foster – but Forster believes England will be in for a difficult night, whoever gets the nod.

He added: “I haven't really given [playing Scotland] any thought. If it happens, it would be brilliant, but it is out of my control and I can only worry about what I can control, really.

“They have got some quality players in the squad and it's not really a surprise to me when you look at the quality of them.

“I played with Scott Brown, who leads by example and he's a fantastic captain. They've got great players and it will be a very tough game.”

Tickets are still available for England v Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 15 November, kick-off at 5pm. Click here for tickets.

By FA Staff