Susan Boyle issues rallying cry to Scotland football team ahead of first World Cup match in 28 years

Susan Boyle has rallied behind Scotland’s men’s national football team , sending a powerful four-word message of encouragement ahead of their first World Cup game in 28 years: "You can do this." The Scottish singer, who shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, shared a video on Saturday, proudly revealing a national team shirt from beneath a fur coat, declaring: "No Scotland no party." She captioned the post: "I had a dream! Scotland has a dream! You can do this!" The highly anticipated fixture against Haiti, scheduled for 9pm local time on Saturday (2am BST), has drawn significant attention, with First Minister John Swinney, actor Gerard Butler, and singer Clare Grogan among those travelling to Boston to witness the historic moment. Boyle’s message follows a recent surprise musical collaboration with ice cream brand Cornetto, where she released a dance remix of their popular jingle. Steve Clarke will hope his Scotland side can make a winning start (PA) This marked a notable departure from her signature operatic sound, opting instead for a pulsing club beat. The announcement came days after she teased her comeback on social media, showcasing a glamorous new look featuring a sleek blonde bob, sunglasses, and a long, brown fur coat. The 65-year-old, originally from Blackburn, West Lothian, was the runner-up on BGT after stunning audiences with her rendition of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from Les Misérables. Since then, she has achieved three UK number one albums, a Top 10 single, and two Grammy Award nominations. Last year, she garnered headlines when Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet praised her as one of his top five Britons, placing her alongside Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham. Scotland’s footballers are gearing up for what promises to be a crucial clash with Haiti, especially as Steve Clarke’s men have two tougher games on paper still to come. They are due to play Morocco on Friday 19 June before taking on five-time champions Brazil five days later. Scotland also faced Morocco and Brazil when they last competed in the World Cup back in 1998. They lost both matches and exited the tournament hosted by France at the group stage, but will hope to go further this time around.