Scott McTominay has described the atmosphere surrounding Scotland's World Cup preparations as "surreal," while also reflecting on an unexpected reunion with Manchester United ahead of the tournament.

The Napoli midfielder spoke to Sky Sports News after the Bank of Scotland honoured his iconic overhead kick by featuring it on a limited-edition £20 note — a remarkable tribute that underlines just how much the goal meant to the nation.

McTominay looked ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with evident excitement, acknowledging the scale of what Scotland's qualification means for the country and its supporters.

The former Manchester United man also touched on a strange twist of fate that brought him back into contact with his old club and manager Michael Carrick in the build-up to the tournament.