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Graeme Shinnie v Johann Berg Gudmundsson BATTLE OF BRITAIN FACTS Sam Cosgrove v Tom Heaton

Iceland winger was at the Euros two years ago and this year’s World Cup.

The Dons captain won’t face Gudmundsson full on having been moved from left-back into a holding midfield role but must be wary of his movement that led to eight assists in the Premier League last term. ● This will be the 69th European game between clubs in Scotland and England, including the old Fairs Cup. ● English clubs have 32 wins to 14 Scots victories and 22 draws. ● The first game came in the 1961 Cup Winners’ Cup semis when Rangers defeated Wolves 3-1 on aggregate. ● The first English win came two years later when Spurs beat the Ibrox side 8-4 on

After Adam Rooney’s exit this could be the young Dons striker’s chance to prove he can lead the line.

But he’ll be face to face with Burnley keeper Heaton who also has a point to prove. Nick Pope has time off after England’s World Cup run and Heaton will be out to nick back the No.1 jersey. aggregate in the first round of the same competition.

● It took until 1970 before sides met in the old European Cup and Celtic defeated Leeds 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-final.

● Seven Scottish teams have played in Battle of Britain clashes: Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Dundee Utd, Hibs, Hearts and Dunfermline.

● Dundee, Kilmarnock and Morton have also played English teams in the Fairs Cup.