Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup
For most Scots following the World Cup, who they're supporting isn't even a question. And football-mad Jack and Heather Souttar of Luthermuir in Aberdeenshire have more reason than most fans to be heading to the USA this week. Their son John is making his World Cup debut in the
For most Scots following the World Cup, who they're supporting isn't even a question.
And football-mad Jack and Heather Souttar of Luthermuir in Aberdeenshire have more reason than most fans to be heading to the USA this week.
Their son John is making his World Cup debut in the blue jersey of Scotland.
Because their younger son, Harry, is turning out in the gold of Australia.
They're proud of both boys and looking forward to watching them play.
But their sons' success means Jack and Heather need to get to two first-round games which are 3,000 miles and six days apart.
And they're keeping their fingers crossed and options open should both teams progress.
As Jack says: "It's a big thing, I suppose. We want to support both kids and both countries. Then the ball's in the air for the rest of it."

