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I've just returned to Glasgow after watching Scotland play Haiti in Boston, and like many Scots I'll be up late tonight watching us take on Brazil.

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This is the third time I've seen Scotland face Brazil at a World Cup. I was there in Spain in 1982 when Scotland scored first through David Narey, who later played for my own team, before eventually losing 4-1.

I was there again in France in 1998 when Scotland opened the tournament against the hosts and lost 2-1.

So I've seen enough World Cups to know how difficult the task is.

But I genuinely believe this Scotland team can make history.

A draw might be enough. I'd love a win, of course, but I think we can go through. If we do, it will be a tremendous achievement for Steve Clarke and his players, and the first time Scotland have ever reached the knockout stages of a World Cup.

What has impressed me just as much as the team, however, has been the supporters.

The Scottish fans have been magnificent.

Boston seemed to be full of them. There........

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