In pictures: Clear-up after Tartan Army moves on
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A major clear-up operation has been taking place in Trafalgar Square after Scotland fans flooded into London for the England vs Scotland friendly at Wembley.
The Tartan Army had gathered in the square from early on Wednesday morning, ahead of the game to mark the 150th anniversary of the FA.
The central London square's famous fountain became a paddling pool after some of the travelling fans spiked it with washing up liquid.
The showpiece game - which had once been a regular fixture - was the first time Scotland had faced the Auld Enemy since a meeting at the old Wembley in 1999.
James Morrison fired up the Scottish fans with a goal early in the first half, blasting past England goalkeeper Joe Hart from range.
But Rickie Lambert became the hero of the game, heading England to a 3-2 victory with the first touch of his international career.
Scotland fans now have to wait and see just how long it will be before they get another chance to face England.
As the Tartan Army began to drift away from central London the clean-up was able to get under way after the celebrations and commiserations.
Westminster City Council estimated at least 10,000 cans of beer were cleaned from the square, weighing about two tonnes in total.
A spokesman said council crews had worked hard around the clock to get the square clean by 08:30 on Thursday, even coming across one or two weary Scotsmen.
- 28 June 2019
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