What is it like to play for Scotland at a World Cup?

What is it like to play for Scotland at a World Cup?Image source, SNSImage caption, Darren Jackson, bottom left, and Paul Lambert, bottom right, were in Scotland's squad at France 98ByAmy CanavanBBC Sport Scotland in BostonPublished4 minutes agoSurreal. Special. The stuff of dreams. Some of the replies from those lucky enough to know what it's like to play at a World Cup for Scotland when asked the question we all fantasise about.This is uncharted territory for every one of the 26-man squad who will end Scotland's 28-year absence from the men's tournament this weekend.A large proportion of Steve Clarke's players do have European Championship experience, but don't know what it's like to play on the biggest stage of them all. To have the eyes of the world on the boys in dark blue.No pressure, lads.This is also a new thing for a whole generation of Scots - players and fans alike - who have grown up meticulously making their case for their tournament team in the absence of their home nation. No need for a second team this time.So for those of us experiencing all this for the first time, what can we expect to see? What is it like to play at the World Cup with Scotland?Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup openerPublished3 hours agoThe rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinnPublished1 day agoIs Shankland finally the striker Scotland have been waiting for?Published1 day ago'When Ronaldo is standing next to you, reality kicks in'BBC Sport Scotland called on the knowledge of 1998 World Cup squad members Darren Jackson and Paul Lambert, as well as the last player to captain Scotland at the women's finals in 2019, Rachel Corsie, to enlighten and excite us.All three said it was "surreal".Lambert and Corsie explained the build-up - the bit where the fans are frantically booking planes, trains and automobiles - as perhaps being the most "stressful" part of the process from qualifyin...