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Goalkeeper Craig Gordon kept his team in the match with a succession of sharp saves as Greece threatened to overwhelm the Scots, who looked desperately short of belief and intensity.

Only three short of England's famous 2012 win over the same opposition, but in excess of all but England fans' wildest expectations.

The BTP has already described his actions as "nothing short of heroic".

Moreover, net profit at its life-and-health reinsurance segment fell short of expectations and the company no longer expects to meet a full-year target for the business, KBW says.

He recently overtook George II, who in 1760 died a few days short of his 77th birthday.