Was James McFadden's strike against France the greatest goal in our nation's football history? It was surely up there. Martin Greig dusts down his video collection to run the rule over 10 other contenders.

1 James McFadden v Lithuania, Euro 2008 qualifier When the Everton striker replaced Gary Teale after 69 minutes on Saturday, there was an inevitablity about what would follow. Stephen McManus had restored Scotland's lead with 13 minutes left, but McFadden's moment was still to come. With seven minutes left, he picked the ball up 20 yards from goal, shuffled it on to his left foot and struck a delicious, arcing shot into the roof of the net.

2 Darren Fletcher, James McFadden and Paul Hartley v Slovenia, World Cup qualifier, 2005 The Scots bookended their qualifying campaign with an excellent performance illuminated by three glorious goals. The first from Darren Fletcher, was an absolute screamer, the midfielder picking the ball up 30 yards out and firing a magnificent right-foot shot into the net. McFadden scored the second when he lobbed the goalkeeper from 16 yards. The third arrived with six minutes to go. Hartley ended a flowing move involving Fletcher, Gary Caldwell, and Garry O'Connor by sending a right-foot lob over the keeper.

3 James McFadden v Netherlands, Euro 2004 play-off 2003 The significance of the goal extended beyond the eventual outcome of the play-off. After 25 minutes in the first leg at Hampden, Darren Fletcher's delightful back-heel found McFadden, who skipped into the box and unleashed a drive which deflected off Frank De Boer and nestled in the far corner. Scotland had glimpsed the nation's future - a 20-year-old and a 19-year-old combining to thrilling effect. They would be routed in the return leg in Holland, but the future no longer seemed bleak.

4 Ally McCoist v SwITzerland, Euro 96 A McCoist howitzer from 25 yards was just rewards for a first-half of pace and passion against the Swiss at Villa Park. It was nearly a historic night for the Scots, whose qualification for the second stage depended on the result of the England v Holland game. England were 4-0 up in the closing stages, but Patrick Kluivert's late strike put the Dutch through at the expense of the Scots. "Once again we just could not get over that final hurdle. It always seems to happen to us," said McCoist.

5 Kevin Gallacher v Austria, World Cup Qualifier 1997 Scotland had ground out a goalless away draw against the Austrians, but needed to beat them to secure their place at France 98 as the best second-placed team. Gallacher rose to the occasion at Celtic Park, scoring twice.

The second was a thunderous volley which swerved and dipped into the top corner from an acute angle. "I will always look back at games like the Austrian match, it was fantastic and will always live with me," said Gallacher.

"I scored my best goal in a Scotland jersey when I volleyed one home that night." 6 Kenny Dalglish v Spain, World Cup qualifier, 1984 Mo Johnston netted twice in the first half but it was Dalglish's clincher with 15 minutes left which entered Scottish football folklore. The Liverpool striker picked the ball up on the right wing, cut inside and curled a magnificent left-foot shot into the top corner. It was also a goal of great importance, taking Scotland to the brink of qualification for Mexico 86. It was even good enough to make the opening credits of Scotsport.

7 Charlie Nicholas v Switzerland, Euro qualifier 1983 The Cannonball Kid made an unforgettable Scotland debut in a 2-2 draw in the Euro qualifier. Nicholas had been touted for a call-up for some time and justified his inclusion with an incredible goal when he lobbed a defender and unleashed a screaming volley. Cometh the hour.

8 David Narey v Brazil, World Cup 1982 The greatest toe-poke in the history of professional football. Narey's goal was a thing of rare beauty, despite Jimmy Hill's famous put-down. Sadly, Brazil then went on the rampage, scoring four without further reply.

9 Archie Gemmill v Netherlands, World Cup 1978 A glorious, if ultimately meaningless, moment in Scottish football history. Archie Gemmill picked up the ball on the right wing, slalomed past three defenders and chipped the ball into the net to put Scotland 3-1 ahead. The Scots had to win by three clear goals to qualify, but Johnny Rep's thunderbolt made it 3-2 for Holland, who would go on to reach the final and eliminate Scotland. Ally MacLeod, the then Scotland manager, later recalled.

"My abiding memory of that game was shouting at Archie: "Pass the ball! Pass the ball!" Of course, he scored his famous goal.

After that he ran right over to the dug-out and said to me: "I did pass it boss, right into the back of the net!"

10 Joe Jordan v Czechoslovakia, World Cup qualifier, 1973 There were 100,000 shoehorned into Hampden in the hope of seeing Scotland qualify for their first World Cup since 1958.

Jim Holton scored Scotland's first but it was Joe Jordan's strike which sealed their passage.

Willie Ormond brought on the young Leeds striker with a quarter of an hour remaining and he scored the winner with a spectacular diving header. Have we left one out?

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