SCOTLAND manager Alex McLeish took time out from preparing for tonight's game with Italy to urge firms to back a leading children's charity.

He was speaking ahead of the launch of the annual ChildLine Scotland's World Footie Tournament.

It will be played at a Powerleague five-a-side centre in Glasgow on June 9, and charity bosses want competitors to apply by April 19.

Alex said: "It is a great event and anyone can enter."

Participants must raise £100 per player. To sign up call Samantha Bagg on 0870 336 2912 or e-mail sbagg@childline.org.uk