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Leigh Griffiths reacts on Twitter to Scotland defeat, fans respond

Scotland's Leigh Griffiths looks dejected after England's Gary Cahill scored their third goal (Reuters)
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The Celtic striker featured in Scotland’s defeat to England in the World Cup qualifier on Friday evening.

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has taken to social networking site Twitter to give his reaction to Scotland’s defeat to England on Friday evening.

Scotland suffered a 3-0 defeat to England away from home at the Wembley Stadium in London.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge put the Three Lions in the lead in the 24th minute, and his club teammate Adam Lallana added a second on 50 minutes.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill wrapped up the points for Gareth Southgate’s side just past the hour mark.

Scotland's Leigh Griffiths looks dejected after England's Gary Cahill scored their third goal

Celtic striker Griffiths featured in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group F game.

The 26-year-old started the match and played for the entire 90 minutes, and the former Wolverhampton Wanderers striker has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to the final result, with Scotland fans responding to his message.

England's Wayne Rooney with Scotland's Leigh Griffiths

Over the course of the Wembley Stadium in London on Friday evening, hosts England had 68% of the possession, took nine shots of which three were on target, and earned four corners, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors Scotland had just 32% of the possession, took 12 shots of which only two were on target, and earned three corners, according to BBC Sport.

Scotland's Leigh Griffiths talks to referee Cuneyt Cakir