Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay used a line from the English World Cup anthem Three Lions as he reflected on Scotland’s triumph in qualifying for next year’s competition.

The MSP, who was in France as a fan the last time the men’s national team made it to the World Cup finals, congratulated Steve Clark’s side after the 4-2 thriller against Denmark at Hampden on Tuesday.

Speaking during First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood on Thursday, Mr Findlay said: “In 1998, aged 25, I spent three glorious weeks at France 98.

“There was no Google, no smartphones, no social media, no Scottish Parliament.

“But as our English friends say, it’s been almost 30 years of hurt, but we never stopped dreaming.

“On behalf of the Scottish Conservatives and the Tartan Army, I want to congrat

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