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

Scottish broadcaster Andrew Neil announced his support, external Comments made last week by Lara Bird, SNP MP for the Three Lions following Scotland’s elimination, suggest the King was right not to expect Scots to support England.

Bird, who is half-English, He told it on Politics Live, external He added that the Scots had become “really passionate” Mexican and Norwegian fans ahead of their matches against England and would likely be cheering on the Norwegians.

The SNP also issued a press release saying the party would “toast to Argentina”, ostensibly to mark the one-year anniversary of the whiskey deal.

Some laughed at it as light-hearted fun, but not everyone agreed.

Some commentators called Bird “pathetic”, while others expressed surprise.

“If Scotland were playing anyone else in the world other than England, I would support them.” MP Karl Turner shared, external.

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

For them, England’s departure would be the most entertaining outcome.

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

Imitating a bemused Englishman, the comedian says: “Let me get this straight… are you actively supporting other teams because they’re playing England?”

Bridges, reverting to his Glasgow accent, adds: “That’s pretty much it, mate.”