McGinn's deflected goal gives Scotland first World Cup win since 1990

Scotland midfielder John McGinn said his deflected goal that beat Haiti in their World Cup opener left him beaming with pride and he hoped children across the country would feel the same.

The Aston Villa player's first-half effort gave Scotland their first World Cup win since 1990 and their first finals appearance since 1998. They sit top of Group C and aim to reach the knockout stages for the first time, though Haiti threatened to equalize in a nervy second half.

"It wasn't my best of goals but who cares? It's been a long time coming," McGinn told BBC Sport. "I scuffed it a wee bit. Haiti are a decent team by the way. We had to work hard for it. Could we play a bit better? Aye. But it was a must-win game and we won. I'm absolutely over the moon."

Scotland next face Morocco on Friday 19 June and Brazil on Wednesday 24 June. McGinn said the team would need to improve but would relish the victory.

"We've been through a lot of hurt as a country," he said. "A generation of supporters haven't seen this. But the pride on my face this morning seeing all the kids going to the parks in a Scotland kit and painting their faces. Hopefully when kids get up tomorrow they'll be beaming with pride because I am. It sets things up for Friday against Morocco."