They conceded three goals to England for the second time in succession and failed to reprise the inspired form of their early Euro 2016 qualifiers. Stewart Fisher assesses Scotland's performances.
David Marshall Miracle recovery from groin problem saw the Cardiff stopper play the first 45 minutes. Down well to save from Welbeck and no chance with the goal 6/10
Steven Whittaker The surprise protagonist of Scotland's first two shooting chances, both of which were deflected to safety following quick set plays. Last man he wanted to see late on was Sterling 6
Russell Martin Can distribute a mean ball from the back, starting a couple of attacks with some raking 50-yard crossfield passes. Tested Forster with looping header 6
Grant Hanley Won most of the aerial jousts going, apart from the one which really mattered - getting caught under Wilshere's devilish driven cross. Subbed 5
Andy Robertson Electrified Celtic Park every time he got the ball. Ball deflected off him for the second England goal, but got reward for his efforts with low finish for first Scotland goal 7
Shaun Maloney Friday night's wee goal hero became our unlikely hatchet man, losing the rag after being on the receiving end of a couple from first Rooney then Welbeck. Blazed over from range 6
Scott Brown Uncharacteristic mis-control almost let in Wayne Rooney but looked keen to redeem himself. Slid just out of reach of Robertson's cross. Withdrawn at half-time 6
Charlie Mulgrew Picked up where he left off on Friday, catching Milner with a late one, then rightly booked for rugby lunge on Oxlade Chamberlain which led to the goal 5
Ikechi Anya Exploited Clyne's inexperience early on but could only overrun the ball in a decent position. The Southampton man succeeded in blunting his threat from then on 6
Chris Martin The burly Derby striker lived out his father Gerry's dreams with first start against country of his birth. A few decent bits of hold up play but lacks mobility and starved of service 5
Steven Naismith Deployed slightly further forward than he was against the Republic, then moved straight up front, but wherever he went he found room hard to come by 6
Substitutes
Craig Gordon (for Marshall 45) Eventually made first Scotland appearance in four years, but saw Rooney header beat him within minutes. No chance with the third 5
Darren Fletcher (for Brown 45) Introduced at half time and did fine. Sparred with his club mate Rooney, and pushed at Sterling 6
James Morrison (for Chris Martin 45) Floored by a sickness bug last week, but on at half time in advanced role. A few nice touches but to no avail 6
Barry Bannan (for Anya 61) The Crystal Palace midfielder offers plenty of touch and technique but it was all a bit quick and physical for him 4
Stevie May (for Hanley 66) Cheers greeted full debut from the bench at the venue where he won the Scottish Cup in May. Plenty of bustle but no sight of goal 4
Johnny Russell (for Maloney 82) Derby man was an impressive second debutant of the night. Great assist for his former Dundee United pal and went for goal too 7
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