Will the Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina – or is it ‘anyone but England’?

While the Scottish broadcaster Andrew Neil He announced his support, External Comments made last week by SNP MP Lara Bird to the Three Lions after Scotland left were right that the King did not expect the Scots to support England.

A bird that is half English He told Politics Live., External She said she could cheer for the Norwegians, saying the Mexican and Norwegian fans were “really passionate” ahead of the Scots’ game against England.

The MPs laughed it off as a light-hearted bit of fun, but not everyone agreed.

Several commenters called it “sad,” while others described it as puzzling.

“If Scotland had played anyone else in the world other than England, I would have supported them.” MP Carl Turner posted, External.

But for many north of the border, the more pertinent question is why are they expected to support the “Old Enemy”?

For them, England’s exit would be a very interesting result.

A common reaction on social media is to post a clip of Kevin Bridges’ stand-up set from 2020.

Impersonating a confused Englishman, the comedian says: “Let me get this straight… do you actively support other teams playing England?” He says.

Reverting to his Glaswegian accent, Bridges added: “That’s too much, my friend.”