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I'd love to take on the world at same time as my brother Harry at finals next year says Souttar

- FROM SCOTT MCDERMOTT IN PIRAEUS

THREE years ago, John Souttar felt pride at watching brother Harry play in a World Cup for Australia.

Now he wants a piece of the action.

In Qatar, his younger sibling played every minute of every match for the Socceroos as they reached the knockout phase.

Harry went up against French superstar Kylian Mbappe before the Aussies were eventually outdone by the genius of Lionel Messi, whose Argentina side went on to lift the trophy.

The Souttar family all made it to the Middle East while John was sitting at home glued to the TV.

Now the Scotland defender finds himself just 180 minutes from following in Harry's footsteps.

The Rangers centre-back will be a key man for Steve Clarke's side in Piraeus tonight as they seek the point they need in Group C.

If that is achieved, the national team will tee up a winner-takes-all clash with Denmark at Hampden on Tuesday night when a golden ticket to the USA, Canada and Mexico will be up for grabs.

Australia have already qualified and with Harry fighting his way back from injury at Leicester, he'll have his eye on a second World Cup appearance.

John is desperate to be there too, especially after missing out on Euro 2024.

And he'd love it if they both made it together this time.

As he prepared for tonight's clash, Souttar said: "Playing at the World Cup is the pinnacle for everyone.