Town centre-half Christophe Berra netted the winning goal as Scotland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in a friendly at Hampden Park.

Berra, on as a half-time sub, headed home Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie’s right-sided corner with five minutes left on the clock.

It was the 30-year-old’s third international goal in his 29th full international appearance.

"It was a difficult game, they made it very difficult," the Blues defender said afterwards. "When teams do that it's very hard to break them down.

"Sometimes games are won on set pieces and luckily enough I managed to get my head on the end of a good corner kick and it just sneaked in."

Berra is the first Town player to score for Scotland since John Wark netted in a 2-2 draw with Switzerland in a European Championships qualifier at Hampden Park in March 1983.

The Scots are in action again on Sunday when they face Gibraltar in a European Championships qualifer, also at Hampden Park.

What a feeling scoring a goal never mind one for ur country👌Good to get a win & on to sunday now! Thanks for all the nice messages 👍👍 ⚽️– Christophe Berra (@Cberra1985) March 25, 2015

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MeenoITFC added 21:55 - Mar 25 He deserves that, nice confidence boost. Other players resting for Bournemouth, come on town
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brian_a_mul added 21:56 - Mar 25 YEAH!!!!! Well done Berra, you are certainly staking your claim for a starting spot in Scotland.
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itfc1981 added 21:58 - Mar 25 Berra the brave! Far better than the rubbish player he replaced.
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topguy added 22:03 - Mar 25 Looked solid and lovely header for the goal maybe get a couple for us too but good work Berra deserve a place on sun
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bluesince84 added 22:06 - Mar 25 well done mate, top draw
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Michael11 added 22:08 - Mar 25 Nice one, Christophe. Get back here and do the same against Bournemouth!
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bluefeast added 22:09 - Mar 25 Lets hope he doesn't head a richie corner into the net when we play Bournemouth ,well Berra ,totally underrated player and i for one glad he plays for us. COYB
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Chicago_Blue added 22:13 - Mar 25 Good for you man. Always wonder if a Town player has played or scored on international nights.
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blueherts added 22:18 - Mar 25 lets hope Ritchie sets up one for him against Bournemouth !
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MickMillsTash added 22:21 - Mar 25 It's sh1te being scottish
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horsehollerer added 22:33 - Mar 25 Good practice at heading Ritchie's crosses. Don't forget to face the other way next Friday, eh Christophe?
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ArnieM added 22:39 - Mar 25 Well done Berra! But jeeze, what a Scotland strip!
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bellazzurri79 added 22:43 - Mar 25 Absolute collusus!!!
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carsey added 23:05 - Mar 25 Still can't understand why Wolves thought it was a good idea to let him go. They must have been mad.
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Nazemariner added 23:11 - Mar 25 Why are neither team wearing their home kits?
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Kirbmeister added 23:12 - Mar 25 I agree what a signing - the best central defender we have had for years.
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ThatMuhrenCross added 23:23 - Mar 25 Yeah it works well when you've got Ritchie taking the corners. Tabb, not so much.
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BYRNE_16 added 23:52 - Mar 25 What's with Samsung adds?????
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Eireannach_gorm added 00:22 - Mar 26 New Scotland kit is really nice ( snigger).
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arc added 04:00 - Mar 26 That kit is horrendous.
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Akaroablue added 07:29 - Mar 26 He is such a great pro really, understated but a quality player and I'm guessing a top bloke as well! I have to give MM credit that he does try to get good people in his team.
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rfretwell added 08:09 - Mar 26 Chambo may have better rapport with the fans but Berra is the rock of Towns defence. Micks best signing no doubt about that.
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parhamblue added 08:12 - Mar 26 Apparently they are the colours of Lord Rosebury, which Scotland wore for a while after WWII. They are wearing them for their qualifying games. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/new-scotland-away-k
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parhamblue added 08:20 - Mar 26 Here's another thing nobody would guess looking at the strip; They are his Lordships racing colours!
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Paulblue62 added 09:14 - Mar 26 A repeat of that against Bournemouth please Christophe. Many congratulations for your goal, but can you put your feet up now please and rest.
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