Scotland Legends Support Mexico Ahead of England Clash

Scotland legends Graeme Souness, Charlie Nicholas, and Gordon Strachan have thrown their support behind Mexico in a hilarious Paddy Power advert. The trio appears in the footage, donning Mexican-themed attire, expressing their newfound allegiance to El Tri ahead of Monday's last-16 fixture.

What happened?

The advertisement opens with Souness wielding a golf club to smash a Mexican piñata shaped like the number 66, a pointed reference to England's sole World Cup victory.

Why it matters for Scotland

Scotland's early departure from the tournament following their group stage elimination appears to have fuelled the trio's enthusiasm for seeing the Three Lions' campaign brought to an abrupt conclusion by the co-hosts.

The former Scotland manager, Gordon Strachan, launches into a rendition of "Oh Flower of Mexico," a twist on Scotland's unofficial anthem.

What comes next?

England face a tough task ahead of them at 1am, with Mexico only losing twice at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium. Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged his squad enters the fixture at a disadvantage, having had insufficient time to acclimatise to Mexico City's high-altitude conditions.

Recent form: 1W-0D-1L (WL, most recent first). The match takes place at the iconic Azteca Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 1am.