WATCH as the Herald and Times sports team react to the Scotland squad announcement and preview Celtic's Champions League match against Manchester City tonight.

Head of Sport Stewart Weir and Chief Football Writer Matthew Lindsay join Online Sports Editor Alasdair Mackenzie in the studio to discuss the big stories of the day.

Gordon Strachan recalled Shaun Maloney and brought in Rangers captain Lee Wallace as his third left-back in the squad for the upcoming double-header against Lithuania and Slovakia.

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We also reflect on Sam Allardyce leaving the England job on Tuesday and whether or not his departure could benefit Scotland's chances in Group F.

Brendan Rodgers will be hoping to erase the memories of Barcelona tonight against Pep Guardiola's star-studded and in-form City side at Parkhead.

We consider the Hoops' chances and the selection dilemmas facing the former Liverpool boss for their first home game of the group stages.

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