He has been there when a field goal has dropped short or drifted wide and felt the isolation. After eight years in the NFL, he has learned you need a strong support network and he has been fortunate enough to make the two most important kicks of his career – in 2008 at Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field and, just a fortnight ago, at San Francisco 49ers' Candlestick Park.
Lawrence Tynes was presented with a Scotland jersey from Scotland manager Craig Levein Picture: Sean Ryan
