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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Paul Williams

How the Socceroos’ World Cup hopes are underpinned by ties with Scotland

Australia's Jackson Irvine and Harry Souttar, who both have Scottish connections, train at the Aspire Academy in Doha.
Australia's Jackson Irvine and Harry Souttar, who both have Scottish connections, train at the Aspire Academy in Doha. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

Who says Scotland aren’t going to the World Cup? The country’s World Cup drought might have extended to 24 years when they failed to qualify for the 2022 edition, but that doesn’t mean Scotland isn’t being represented at football’s global showpiece in Qatar.

Instead of their navy blue, Scotland’s representation will come with a green and gold hue. The Socceroos’ current squad not only reflects the changing face of Australian society and more recent migration patterns through the likes of Thomas Deng, Garang Kuol, Awer Mabil and Keanu Baccus, it also strongly reflects those of a previous era with a more Anglo-Celtic persuasion.

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