Blackpool star Charlie Adam’s call for legends

CHARLIE ADAM has urged Scotland to do themselves justice when they come face to face with Brazil on Sunday.

Charlie Adam wants Craig Levein’s team to make sure they put on a show against Brazil

The nations meet for the first time since the 1998 World Cup, when an own-goal from Tom Boyd saw the Scots suffer an agonising 2-1 defeat to the then world champions in Paris.

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That World Cup opener is the only clash between the two countries that Adam, 25, can remember. But he is well aware of past efforts against the Samba stars, including David Narey’s famous “toe-poke” in the World Cup finals in Spain in 1982.

And Blackpool midfielder Adam wants Craig Levein’s class of 2011 to make sure they put on a show against the Brazilians.

He said: “David Narey’s toe-poke against Brazil made him a legend. I just hope the current squad we have now is good enough to put up a convincing performance.

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“It’ll be a fantastic occasion and hopefully I’ll get the opportunity to play. Brazil are one of the best teams in the world and they have some of the best players.

David Narey’s toe-poke against Brazil made him a legend

Charlie Adam

“It’s great that I’ve been picked for the squad and hopefully we’ll get the right result.”

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Ticket sales hit 30,000 earlier this month and thousands of Tartan Army will descend on Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium for the clash.

“It’ll be like a home game and I’ll be looking forward to it,” added Adam.

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“They always say Scotland fans go for a good time. They’ll be there in their numbers to support the team and hopefully we’ll get a good result for them and they can have a great weekend.

“I have a lot of my family and friends going to the game.

“Just look at Brazil’s team – Ronaldinho, Kaka, Alves. Any time you can step on the pitch with players like these it has to be a very proud moment.”

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