David Moyes urges Americans to get ‘right into Tunnock’s’ ahead of World Cup

Everton manager David Moyes believes Scotland fans will carry out an “invasion” of the USA at the World Cup next year – and advised Americans to “get right into” Tunnock’s Tea Cakes.

The Tartan Army are expected to travel in huge numbers to the newly-expanded tournament in the States, Canada and Mexico next June following their thrilling group-winning victory over Denmark earlier this month.

There were scenes of euphoria at Hampden Park and across the nation as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 after stoppage-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean to seal World Cup qualification for the first time in 28 years.

Proud Scot Moyes, responding to a Q&A session on Reddit when asked how the Tartan Army will best sustain themselves in a foreign land, said: “I’m probably more a coffee person. I was brought up as a tea man but I’ve moved on to coffee now.

“Biscuits? It has to be Tunnock’s. It would have to be Tunnock’s Tea Cakes or Caramel Logs. For all you people in America, if you don’t know about it, you need to get right into Tunnock’s.”

Moyes is backing Scotland and their supporters to make a lasting impression at next summer’s tournament, adding: “I think the way the night went for Scotland supporters, they’ll all be really looking forward to going to America and invading America.

“This will be the biggest invasion America’s had for years with Scotland supporters! We’re hoping to go over there and shock the rest of the world.”

Scottish brand Tunnock’s has been making its famous teacakes for over 130 years and is one of the nation’s oldest family-run firms after being founded by Thomas Tunnock in 1890.

The company, based in Uddington near Glasgow, also famous for its Caramel Wafers and Snowballs, produces an estimated three million teacakes each week – around 156 million annually.