The excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the opener against Haiti tonight with fans desperate to see us start our campaign with a win.

The captain delighted the revellers by blasting "Freed from Desire," with fans instead cheering "Scotland's on fire!"

Scotland fans have been enjoying the American hospitality since arriving over the pond earlier this week.

With the new set up in this extended 48-team World Cup, third place could be enough to extend our trip a little longer.

Fans who have made the long trip across to Boston are desperate for us not to blow it.

Craig Ferguson has reached Boston in his 3,000-mile Tartan Trek across America in time for Scotland's return to the World Cup.

Steve Clarke's side are gearing up for our first appearance at a FIFA extravaganza in 28 years and the world won't know what has hit them