| Scotland surge into top 20 but new world No1s Italy loom on horizon
HE'S been national team manager for less than a month and has yet to take charge of a match, but Alex McLeish has already got something to celebrate. Scotland have equalled their highest ever position in the FIFA world rankings after climbing six places to 20th in the new list. Their rise, without playing a game since the last list was published, arises due to the complicated FIFA points system. .
Football - Tuesday's Internationals
The glamour fixture of the international friendlies is Portugal v Brazil at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. As well as the historical connections between the two, this game sees Phil Scolari pit the team he led to the 2006 World Cup semi-finals against the side he led to World Cup glory in 2002. .
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