:00:09. > :00:13.I'm Ricky with your first Newsround update of the day.
:00:14. > :00:15.On the way - We'll hear from Martin in Scotland,
:00:16. > :00:18.nine days before the country's massive vote on independence.
:00:19. > :00:23.Find out how England got on in their first Euro 2016 qualifier.
:00:24. > :00:27.And brand new One Direction album news!
:00:28. > :00:30.In nine days' time, people across Scotland will face
:00:31. > :00:42.a massive choice - whether or not to become an independent country,
:00:43. > :00:49.Here's Martin - with a bit of help to explain more.
:00:50. > :00:53.Coming on 18th September, The Referendum!
:00:54. > :00:59.Starring the people of Scotland, a ballot paper and one question -
:01:00. > :01:07."Should Scotland be an independent country?
:01:08. > :01:13.No one, absolutely no one, will run the affairs of this country
:01:14. > :01:16.better than the people who live and work in Scotland.
:01:17. > :01:18.And in the No corner, Alistair Darling!
:01:19. > :01:22.Being a part of something bigger gives us opportunity and security,
:01:23. > :01:24.as well as our Scottish identity and decision-making.
:01:25. > :01:33.Just nine days to go until Scotland decides.
:01:34. > :01:42.Well, the Scottish National Party, who control Scottish Parliament,
:01:43. > :01:44.want Scotland to become its own independent country.
:01:45. > :01:47.But the UK's three main political parties want Scotland to stay
:01:48. > :01:52.So, to settle it - a massive vote is taking place
:01:53. > :01:59.It's simple. Whichever side gets more votes wins.
:02:00. > :02:03.And, for the first time, 16 and 17-year-olds will get to vote.
:02:04. > :02:06.It's a huge decision which could affect loads of things,
:02:07. > :02:09.such as whether Scotland uses the pound, and whether it's
:02:10. > :02:15.Scotland's been joined with England since 1707.
:02:16. > :02:19.So if people do vote yes it'll mean an end to more than 300 years
:02:20. > :02:32.when we'll be finding out more about what it's like living
:02:33. > :02:38.And Newsround will, of course, be keeping you up to date on that big
:02:39. > :02:43.Ayshah will be reporting on what life is like on the Isle
:02:44. > :02:46.of Barra, and Martin will be heading to Aberdeen to find out
:02:47. > :02:50.And we'll be there on the night of the 18th
:02:51. > :02:57.Now, forget the World Cup, for England, it was all about Euro 2016
:02:58. > :03:00.last night, as they had the perfect start to their qualifying campaign.
:03:01. > :03:02.Danny Welbeck scored twice as England beat Switzerland 2-0
:03:03. > :03:07.The game had been billed as the toughest of England's
:03:08. > :03:11.Manager Roy Hodgson says it was a well deserved win
:03:12. > :03:28.We had to work hard for it because we created chances but did not take
:03:29. > :03:34.them. When we can counterattack against teams with pace, energy and
:03:35. > :03:41.the use of the team, it showed in good effect. -- use of the team. --
:03:42. > :03:42.the youth of the team. And have a look
:03:43. > :03:45.at this massive crater caused when a small meteorite crash landed
:03:46. > :03:47.in Nicaragua in south America. People living nearby said they heard
:03:48. > :03:50.a loud bang when it landed, leaving a hole 12 metres wide
:03:51. > :03:52.and five metres deep. It's thought it had broken
:03:53. > :03:56.off an asteroid which was passing close to Earth.
:03:57. > :03:58.Luckily no-one was hurt. Exciting news
:03:59. > :04:04.for One Direction fans now. Harry, Liam, Niall,
:04:05. > :04:06.Louis and Zayn have announced It'll be the follow-up to
:04:07. > :04:12.Midnight Memories, the UK's And sticking with showbiz,
:04:13. > :04:17.Strictly won the battle of Sunday night TV when it went head to head
:04:18. > :04:19.with X Factor. 8.4 million people watched
:04:20. > :04:22.the celebs being paired up with their dancing partners on BBC One,
:04:23. > :04:24.and 7 million watched Simon It's the first time
:04:25. > :04:28.in several years that the two big shows have been shown at
:04:29. > :04:31.the same time, and there's always There's loads more Strictly pics and
:04:32. > :04:35.interviews on the Newsround website. Also, after the news that Prince
:04:36. > :04:44.George is getting a baby brother or sister, you can try our spot the
:04:45. > :04:47.royal baby quiz, and find out why That's all for now,
:04:48. > :04:51.I'm back at 8:15am with news on why it could be
:04:52. > :04:55.a very big day for gadget fans! Have a great morning.
:04:56. > :04:59.See you later!