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Graeme Souness has stressed the importance of Scotland qualifying for the World Cup over beating England. Gordon Strachans side began their qualifying campaign last month with a 5-1 win in Malta and host Lithuania on Saturday before traveling to Slovakia for their next two qualifiers.Next up after that is a meeting with England at Wembley and the Scots will be keen to replicate their 1-0 success there when the teams last met competitively in 1999. Souness believes that can happen, but would readily accept defeats in both games against them in favour of ending the countrys 20-year wait to get back to a major tournament.The former Rangers and Liverpool manager, capped 54 times, said: Gordon will try to get the message across that this is about three points. Souness was capped 54 times for Scotland and appeared at three World Cup tournaments You cant afford to get caught up in the Auld Enemy thing. You would take losing to them twice and winning every other game and getting there.It is a bit like when I went to Ibrox and said I dont mind losing to Celtic if we win the league and [people said] What?Its the same thing - its always about qualification. The bragging rights from beating England only last for a few weeks. Gordon Strachans men host Lithuania on Saturday then travel to Slovakia for their next World Cup Qualifier The excitement of going to a tournament, the build-up, being there, what that would do to the nation and the benefits to Scottish football would be far greater if we lost twice to England and us going than beating England twice and not going there.When Scotland last went to a tournament - the 1998 World Cup in France - it was their eighth appearance at a finals event in 24 years. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ?￡6.99. No contract. The barren spell since has brought increasing pressure to end it and Sky Sports pundit Souness believes that is achievable, despite England being clear favourites to win Group F in the European Qualifiers.He added: It will be difficult. Obviously England are outstanding favourites but they are not certainties. I dont think this is the strongest group England have ever had but I think you have to fancy them to qualify. Scotland began their campaign with a 5-1 win in Malta last month Ive always believed it is a numbers game. I used to say that us qualifying for a World Cup was a success and I used to get my head bitten off for saying that.We are a nation of maybe less than five million against England, who have over 60 million. Common sense tells you that with more to pick from, they will be a better team. It has always been the way.That doesnt mean to say we cant beat them on occasions but if we played them 100 times they are going to win the vast majority of times. Scotland take on Gareth Southgates England team at Wembley on November 11 We dont have players who are playing at Manchester United or Arsenal and there is a reason why the players we have got are not at these big clubs.They are not deemed good enough and that is why they are playing in the Championship and lower Premier League teams. We have to accept that - but that doesnt mean to say we cant roll them over.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Martin out to make his mark Charlies WC Qualifier predictions McGhee: Paterson can deliver Snodgrass: All to play four Troy Brown Jr. Jersey .Y. - Phil Varone was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Rochester Americans edged the Toronto Marlies 3-2 on Sunday in American Hockey League action. 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They are without a win in three competitive fixtures dating to their failed attempt to reach the World Cup.Sweden went behind after 10 minutes when Artyom Dzyuba set Alexander Kokorin free behind the Swedish defence, and the striker slotted the ball past Andreas Isaksson with a low shot from outside the box.Sweden missed a good chance to respond almost immediately when Sebastian Larssons penalty was saved by Igor Akinfeev, making a symbolic recovery from a World Cup campaign marred by errors.The spot kick was awarded after Russia right back Igor Smolnikov was adjudged to have brought down Jimmy Durmaz as they battled for the ball on the edge of the six-yard box.Toivvonen brought Sweden level in the 49th, finishing from close range off a left-wing cross from Durmaz.ddddddddddddoon afterwards, Toivonen limped off with a pulled hamstring.Midfielder Oleg Shatov could have won the game for Russia in the 58th when he picked up a pass from Kokorin and rounded Isaksson, but contrived to miss the target.With political tensions high between Russia and the European Union, the Russian anthem was booed and jeered by some Swedish fans at Friends Arena. Some Russian fans displayed banners linked to a rebel group in eastern Ukraine.Sweden was without star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who remained an unused substitute because of a heel injury.In Moldova, Austria took the lead on 11 minutes through a David Alaba penalty, but was pegged back 16 minutes later when Moldovas Alexandru Dedov levelled from the spot.Marc Janko headed the winner in the 51st but was later sent off near the end for violent conduct in a disagreement with Moldova goalkeeper Ilie Cebanu.Liechtenstein earned a rare competitive point with its 0-0 draw at home against Montenegro, which would have led the group by two points with a win. 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