National anthem timepublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Both sides are out on the pitch ahead of the national anthems - not long until kick off.
Summary
Ilkay Gundogan gives Germany lead a third time
Thomas Muller netted first two for visitors
Mats Hummels (og) & James McArthur levelled for Scotland
FT: Scotland 2-3 Germany
World champions Germany lead Group D on 16 points
Scotland fourth, five points behind
National anthem timepublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Perfect scenepublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
The sun is beginning to dip in Glasgow - perfect conditions for international football. If you're not at the game, I trust you're sitting on the couch at home with a ball under your arm?
Standing room only?published at 19:39 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Image source, ReutersImage caption, These German fans will take up at least three seats
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff (left) and goalkeeping coach Andreas Koepke check out the Hampden surface
Join the debate at #bbcscotfootballpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Angus McPhail: How the hell has Steven Fletcher survived the changes to the Scottish line up?! #bbcscotfootball #0goalscomingup
Bill Gillon: We have the likes of Jordan Rhodes and Lee Griffiths, and yet we persist with Steven Fletcher, especially after Georgia. Nonsense. #bbcscotfootball
'I'll take the Low road...'published at 19:33 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Image source, SNSImage caption, Penny for your thoughts? Germany manager Joachim Low surveys the scene at Hampden
Join the debate at #bbcscotfootballpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
MJ Mullen: Why Gordon Strachan starts Fletcher again is beyond me. So many options and he picks the worst. He'll do nothing as usual. #bbcscotfootball
Andrew Priestley: Germany's bench would beat Scotland tonight. That's how big the gulf in class between these sides actually is.
German thinkingpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Alasdair Lamont at Hampden
BBC Sport
Image source, APImage caption, 'Gundogan's inclusion is no great surprise'
"Gundogan's inclusion ahead of Bellarabi is no great surprise. The Bayer Leverkusen winger went off with a knock on Friday against Poland. Gundogan was his replacement that night. He took up the central attacking midfield role, with Mesut Ozil taking over on the left."
Scotland captain Scott Brownpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Scott Brown is determined to banish the gloom and serve notice on the doom-merchants following the defeat by Georgia.
"There are still nine points to play for," says the Scotland skipper. "If we can get anything against Germany, it will be great.
"It is going to be hard. We know what a good team they are but on our day, with 50,000 fans at Hampden, anything can happen.
"We are as disappointed as everyone else is [after Georgia].
Image source, SNSImage caption, "On our day, with 50,000 fans at Hampden, anything can happen..."
"It was a great chance for us to get a point or three on the board and we didn't [take it).
"That's gone now and we need to focus on the nine points that are still nine points to play for."
Get Involvedpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Ollie: Will the kick off be delayed? Thousands still stuck on the M8.
Peter from Inverurie: We need to get at Can at right back for Germany he was all over the place on Friday night against Poland.
Barney in Nielston: Strachan says he's 'absolutely happy with the 2nd two thirds' and 'will freshen-up the last third'! What's he going to do? spray their shorts and socks with Fabreeze? ' I'd save the can for the defence and midfield - after the runaround they'll get tonight.
Kenny from Stornoway: The line up might be changed as promised but still not our best in form 11. How does Fletcher get near the squad never mind first 11?
Traffic headachepublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Far from ideal preparations for the Scotland squad as their coach was delayed on the M8 amid rush-hour traffic.
The players were safely spirited to Hampden but thousands of fans are still trying to make their way to the national stadium.
Image source, SNSImage caption, The Scotland squad arrive at Hampden following a hold-up on the M8 motorway
'Not surprised at Scotland changes'published at 19:14 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
BBC Sportsound pundit Willie Miller
"I thought the line-up against Georgia was okay but the problem is if you don't perform to the level you're capable of then formations, personnel, line-ups doesn't matter.
"There will be a bit of controversy there I'm sure; Steven Fletcher up front as opposed to Leigh Griffiths. I'm still okay with that and don't have a problem with that.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Scotland striker Steven Fletcher will be aiming to find the net at Hampden
"Fletcher's goalscoring record isn't great but, in a game like this, against a physical German side, I can understand why Fletcher's up there.
"I'm not surprised at the changes that have been made - Grant Hanley coming in at the back and Charlie Mulgrew moving to left back."
LINE-UPSpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Scotland: Marshall, Hutton, Russell Martin, Hanley, Mulgrew, Maloney, McArthur, Brown, Forrest, Morrison, Steven Fletcher. Subs: Gordon, Anya, Ritchie, Griffiths, Whittaker, Naismith, Russell, Darren Fletcher, Greer, Chris Martin, Forsyth, McGregor.
Germany: Neuer, Can, Boateng, Hummels, Hector, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Muller, Ozil, Gundogan, Gotze. Subs: Zieler, Mustafi, Rudy, Ginter, Schurrle, Podolski, Volland, Bellarabi, Kramer, Kruse, ter Stegen.
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers (Holland)
'Combat aerial prowess'published at 19:10 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Alasdair Lamont at Hampden
BBC Sport"Some interesting tactical tinkering from Gordon Strachan for the visit of the world champions. Charlie Mulgrew to left back, perhaps to combat Thomas Muller's aerial prowess. Will he be able to cope with his prowess on the deck though?
Image source, SNSImage caption, Grant Hanley will be in the heart of Scotland's defence against Germany
"Grant Hanley comes in at centre-back alongside Russell Martin. James McArthur coming into the midfield allows James Morrison to push forward into a more natural attacking midfield role, with Stevie Naismith dropping to the bench.
"James Forrest replaced Ikechi Anya on the wing. Germany's only change from the win over Poland is Ilkay Gundogan in place of Karim Bellarabi. It's a very strong visiting line-up."
Get Involvedpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
What do you think of Gordon Strachan's line-up? Can Scotland take something from tonight's qualifier to retain hope of booking a place in next summer's finals?
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Where do they stand?published at 19:05 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Group D is tough viewing for the Tartan Army foot soldiers...
The sun has got his hat on...published at 19:04 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Glasgow may not have had a summer to write home about but the city has been bathed in sunshine today; not a cloud in the clear blue sky above Hampden.
Supporters from both nations have been enjoying the warm warm-up ahead of tonight's Euro 2016 qualifier...
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Here's looking at you, kid...
Image source, SNSImage caption, Scotland fans have been in fine voice ahead of the Euro 2016 qualifier
Image source, SNSImage caption, All set for the Ollie Murs gig?
Image source, SNSImage caption, The ubiquitous See You, Jimmy hats are getting an airing in the September sunshine
Three changes for Scotlandpublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
Gordon Strachan promised to "freshen up" his side following the reverse in Tbilisi and the Scotland boss has been true to his word.
Grant Hanley, James Forrest and James McArthur replace Andrew Robertson, Ikechi Anya and Steven Naismith.
Scotland team: Marshall, Hutton, R Martin, Hanley, Mulgrew, Brown, Morrison, Forrest, McArthur, Maloney, Fletcher.
Charlie Mulgrew moves to left-back to accommodate Hanley in the centre of defence.
Here we go...published at 19:01 British Summer Time 7 September 2015
You wouldn't put it past Scotland to beat the world champions.
With the nation's Euro 2016 wings clipped following last Friday's defeat in Georgia, Gordon Strachan's men face a mighty struggle to book their place in next summer's finals in France.
Image source, SNSImage caption, The calm before the storm...
The Germans appear to be hitting their stride at the right time: the victory against Poland saw them move top of Group D on 16 points - five ahead of Scotland.
Three games left for Scotland to rekindle their Euro 2016 dream.
It'll be hard but not impossible.