Messi inspires Scotland's over-30s club as Kane joins World Cup golden boot race

A member of Scotland's World Cup over-30s club has set his sights on playing at the 2030 tournament, inspired by Lionel Messi. The Bournemouth man's ambition comes as the 2026 World Cup golden boot race heats up, with Harry Kane joining Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland among the early contenders. Kane struck a first-half brace as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opening match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also on the scoresheet. The England captain's double propelled him into the scoring charts alongside the likes of Messi, who is also featuring at his fifth World Cup at 38. For Scotland's veteran, the dream of emulating Messi's longevity is a driving force as he targets a place in the 2030 squad.