Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport in Utrecht

While we were in the fan zone earlier and dodging flying footballs, we enlisted former Scotland winger Pat Nevin and ex-England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis to a 'cloggy-up' challenge. It's fair to say that Scotland came out on top, with Rachel blaming the footwear for her attempt!

As she reminded us, there's a long way to go in this tournament! Both Pat and Rachel are part of the commentary team on BBC Radio 5 live tonight.

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Think you're a Lionesses expert? Reckon you know who has won the most caps and who has been compared to Lionel Messi?

Then have a go at our quiz, all about the England Women team, by clicking on the link below.

Can you tame our Lionesses quiz?

Davestwin7: i have refused to attend a meeting this afternoon (i live in america) so I can watch @England, external women play. Flag at the ready.

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Scotland Women qualified for their first major tournament at the 14th attempt, after narrowly missing out in recent campaigns.

They earned seven wins from their eight games in qualifying, finishing as runners-up in their group, level on points with group winners Iceland.

Scottish victories - both home and away - against Belarus, Macedonia and Slovenia underlined their successful campaign.

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England were unbeaten during qualifying for this tournament, with only a home draw against Belgium - who also qualified - denying them a 100% record in the campaign.

The Lionesses topped their group, scoring 32 goals in their eight games and conceding only once.

Their qualification - which was always expected, as the highest-ranked side in the group - was officially confirmed in rather unusual circumstances, as it was it was announced in June 2016 following an administrative error.

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The four-year tournament cycle since the previous women's Euros has been a time of vast change for the game in Europe.

On a branding level, it wasn't long ago that Swedish side Tyreso, German club Turbine Potsdam and French outfit Juvisy were competing for major honours.

This year, in contrast, Barcelona, Manchester City, Lyon and PSG were the teams in the Women's Champions League semi-finals. So what's changed?

Read more here - How women's football has progressed in Europe.

Scotland make two changes from their friendly win over the Republic of Ireland, as Bristol City Women star Chloe Arthur comes in for Hayley Lauder and Rachel Corsie replaces young Chelsea Ladies midfielder Erin Cuthbert.

Scotland XI: Fay, Brown, Dieke, Barsley, Arthur, Corsie, Evans, Crichton, Weir, Brown, J Ross.

England boss Mark Sampson makes one change from the team which beat Switzerland 4-0 in a friendly in June, with Birmingham forward Ellen White coming in for new Barcelona striker Toni Duggan.

That means Chelsea midfielder Millie Bright slots in at centre-back to make her major tournament debut next to captain Steph Houghton, who will be up against Manchester City team-mate Jane Ross.

The Lionesses won all three of the most recent warm-up games, including July's victory over Denmark with a much-changed side.

England XI: Bardsley, Bronze, Bright, Houghton, Stokes; Scott, Moore; Nobbs, Kirby, White; Taylor.

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Elsewhere tonight, there's some big news regarding former England boss Hope Powell.

The previous time the Lionesses were in the Euros in 2013, Powell was in charge.

This evening she's been appointed as the new first-team boss of Women's Super League Two club Brighton.

You can read more on that story by clicking here.

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Who remembers the most recent time that England and Scotland met at the finals of a major tournament, male or female?

Scotland fans - you might want to look away now.

Watch Paul Gascoigne's goal again.

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Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport in Utrecht

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England manager Mark Sampson claims there are 2,000 England fans attending tonight's match, but if the fan zone in central Utrecht was anything to go by earlier, Scotland supporters might outnumber them.

The Stadion Galgenwaard has a capacity of 23,750 and was sold out for the opener for Netherlands' win over Norway, but it's doubtful whether it will be full tonight.

So, how far do you think England and Scotland will go in Women's Euro 2017?

Can either of them win the tournament?

England are among the favourites, according the bookies. But it's not about what they think - we want to hear from you!

You can have your say via #bbcfootball, external on Twitter or text 81111 (UK only).

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Tonight sees England begin their bid for European glory, looking to improve on their memorable third-placed finish at the 2015 Women's World Cup.

For Scotland Women, it's a historic day as they make their debut appearance at a major tournament finals.

It's set to be a night the likes of which these players have never seen before.

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England and Scotland meeting at a major tournament?

What a rare and wonderful occasion this is!

Good evening, as Britain prepares for England v Scotland at Women's Euro 2017, where kick-off in Utrecht is coming up at 19:45 BST.