Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterScottish football needs a 'bolder, braver vision' if the national side are to kick on from their current position, according to Ian Wright.The former England and Arsenal striker, who also had a brief spell at Celtic, says he feels sorry for Scottish fans who have endured decades of watching their side struggle to qualify for major tournaments.Their 3-0 defeat to Brazil now leaves Scotland hanging on to see if three points and a goal difference of minus three will be enough to get them into the knockout stage of a competition for the first time in their history.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1k"There's got to be a bolder, braver vision for Scottish football" - Ian WrightWright drew a comparison with the Norwegian league as a potential example for Scotland to follow.Both countries have populations in the region of 5.5m-5.6 people - but Norway has produced world-class players like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, and last season saw Bodo/Glimt reach the last 16 of the Champions League. You may like 'I was there in 1982 against that unbelievable Brazil side. I was on the pitch and saw them up close - but I dont think I played!' Gordon Strachan recalls Scotland World Cup memories and reveals his striker solution Gordon Strachan interview with Henry Winter: 'I never really enjoyed the World Cups' The body language of the Scotland players... it's like they're daydreaming Roy Keane SLAMS Scotlands nightmare start against Morocco "They are letting down this country on a massive scale"@IanWright0 looks at Scotland's football vision and future moving forward... @markpougatch pic.twitter.com/S6qJDj9E8HJune 24, 2026Speaking on ITV, Wright said of the Scottish international side: "What was it, two shots on target in [their first] two games, and none in the Morocco game?"I feel I feel sorry for Scotland, I feel sorry for the fans, I feel sorry for everything. I think Laura [Woods] asked me a question the other day about Scotland: 'What can they do next?' And I think it goes a lot deeper than that.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."I think when you look at Norway, a country the same same size as Scotland...[the Norwegian league is] averaging 6,000-7,000 on a weekly basis in attendance."In Scotland, they're averaging 16,000 - but Norway have managed to get broadcast deal that was �25m more a year than Scotland."Obviously they've got a better commercial outfit than [Scotland] - but at the same time, you look at Scotland and their raw materials, you're looking at amazing attendances; talents; you're looking at storylines; you're looking at grassroots participation."Somebody in Scotland is letting down this country on a massive scale."[The fans are] very proud of them, going all over the world on tour."But they (the Scottish game) have got to do more. There's got to be a bolder, braver vision for Scottish football, for me."TOPICSIan WrightScotlandWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
