World Cup chances with Scotland weighed up honestly by Preston North End man
Scotland are going to their first World Cup finals for 28 years
Preston North End defender Liam Lindsay admits it’ll be difficult to make the Scotland squad for the World Cup.
Victory over Denmark at Hampden Park, last Tuesday, clinched Scotland’s first place at the finals since 1998. Lindsay earned his maiden call-up to the squad last October but never played in either two games.
The 30-year-old has been thrust back into the PNE starting lineup in recent weeks and put in some strong performances. Having not been part of the Scotland group to qualify, though, he’s under no illusions as to his chances of being on the plane.
“It's going to be tough, of course,” said Lindsay. “I was absolutely made up getting in the squad last year. Maybe a bit of luck. You never know what happens. Hopefully, I'll keep playing well and give Steve Clarke a headache.
“I loved it (the experience of being called up to the squad). Just seeing what different calibre of players there are, training with different calibre of players, different manager. Just seeing it all, it was amazing.”
Reflecting on the nation’s win, Lindsay said: “Amazing. I was scared actually, but we dug in and the last ten minutes is what football's about, isn't it? Just great scenes, great for the country and buzzing for the World Cup now.”