England versus Scotland – it’s the oldest rivalry in football, and the 113th instalment will take place on Friday when the two meet in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

Three Lions interim boss Gareth Southgate goes into the match knowing that victory would do his chances of getting the permanently no harm at all as England go in search of a third win in four matches in Group F.

A frustrating draw away at Slovenia last time out ended their 100% record in qualifying, but it did keep them top of group ahead of their opponents and Lithuania.

For Scotland though, it’s not been a great start, but that would soon be forgotten if they got a precious victory on Friday night.

Manager Gordan Strachan is under pressure after picking up just four points from their first three qualifying matches, which included a disappointing 3-0 defeat in Slovakia last time out.

However, victory over England would draw them level on points with Southgate’s side, and give them momentum going into the rest of the campaign.

The build-up is well underway ahead of Friday’s showpiece, and here at Shoot! we have picked an England and Scotland combined eleven from the current squads.

Thus, here are the 11 names we’ve chosen in our side…

GK – Joe Hart

Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart has proved in the last few months what a top quality shot-stopper he really is.

Despite a turbulent start to the season at Manchester City, the 29-year-old has been in decent form on loan at Torino, and was sensational in England’s 0-0 draw in Slovenia last month.

Hart remains an excellent goalkeeper and, although David Marshall has done well for Hull, the Englishman gets the nod.

RB – Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker was one of England’s best players at Euro 2016 and, while that wasn’t difficult to achieve, it shouldn’t detract from what was a decent effort from the Tottenham defender.

The 26-year-old has also started the Premier League season well, and is continuing to provide the same attacking threat we have seen from him over the years.

However, he has also improved defensively and, while he may not be as good at the back as Nathaniel Clyne, he offers England more going forward, and gets the nod ahead of the Liverpool man and indeed Hearts’ Callum Paterson.

CB – John Stones

Although John Stones has made a few errors in recent weeks, and wasn’t entirely convincing in England’s last game in Slovenia, he’s still a solid centre-back who is improving under Pep Guardiola.

The way Stones looks to play is always prone to the odd error, but only by him being backed to play this way will we see the top-quality ball-playing defender that his potential suggests.

The 22-year-old is better than the likes of Grant Hanley and Russell Martin, and is a cert in this combined eleven.

CB – Gary Cahill

Gary Cahill’s recent run of good form at Chelsea sees him get the nod ahead of Manchester United’s Chris Smalling, and indeed Hanley and Martin.

The 30-year-old struggled at the start of the season and made a few costly errors, but he seems to have regrouped and is now flourishing in Antonio Conte’s back three.

He started the last few England games alongside Stones, both of which the Three Lions kept a clean sheet in, and it’s a developing partnership that could be crucial in the next few years.

LB – Danny Rose

Tottenham’s Danny Rose gets the left-back berth in this side, especially given Kieran Tierney is not in the Scotland squad due to injury.

Tierney has been touted with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and his displays for Celtic are indicative of a player who could go on and become a top full-back.

However, Rose’s experience and recent good form for both club and country means that he would have likely got the nod anyway, but it’s a certainly now Tierney is not involved.

CDM – Eric Dier

Eric Dier has been used as a centre-back by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks, but it’s in the defensive midfield role where he has flourished for England.

The 22-year-old has been a mainstay in that position since his debut this time last year, and is likely to resume with such role against Scotland on Friday.

James McArthur and Darren Fletcher have performed well for their respective clubs this season, but neither would displace Dier in the starting eleven.

CDM – Jordan Henderson

Alongside Dier would be Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, who was rewarded for his excellent club form by being named England skipper in their last match in Slovenia.

The 26-year-old has brilliant for Jurgen Klopp’s Reds this season, and his stunning long-range strike against Chelsea back in September highlights his supreme confidence on the pitch.

He’s another player that would get in the side ahead of Scotland’s central midfield options.

RW – Adam Lallana

Adam Lallana has been an integral part of Liverpool’s scintillating run of form in the last month or so, and England will welcome him back into the fold with open arms after injury ruled him out of the last squad.

The former Southampton midfielder has laid on five assists in the Premier League, only Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has more (6), and his energy and driving runs from midfield have been crucial in both attacking and defensive thirds of the pitch.

He’s in form, and gets the nod ahead of the likes of Robert Snodgrass and Barry Bannan.

CAM – Wayne Rooney

With Dele Alli out injured and Ross Barkley not in the squad, deciding upon a number ten is far from easy.

Yet, Wayne Rooney showed in Manchester United’s win over Swansea last week that he’s still got enough quality to flourish in the role after playing a part in all three of their goals.

The 31-year-old was dropped from England’s last match, but would get into this side ahead of all of Scotland’s attacking midfield options.

LW – Raheem Sterling

Another player who has been in excellent form this season, Raheem Sterling has looked a different player under Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

The 21-year-old has five goals and two assists to his name already this season, but it’s the confidence and freedom installed by Guardiola which makes him a dead cert for this side.

When he is playing like he is at the moment, Sterling is mightily difficult to defend against, as he is always looking to take defenders on with his pace and trickery.

Snodgrass is a good player, and will likely be the key for Scotland on Friday, but he wouldn’t dethrone a confident and in-form Sterling.

ST – Harry Kane

Scotland have got serious problems upfront, with only Chris Martin in decent enough form to seriously test the England defenders.

Nonetheless, it’s difficult to look past Harry Kane for the striker role in this side.

The Spurs forward came back into the team after injury against Arsenal last weekend, and coolly slotted home the penalty to equalise at the Emirates.

Although he is lacking a bit of match fitness, the 23-year-old is the best forward option in both teams, ahead of Marcus Rashford, Daniel Sturridge, and Jamie Vardy.