| Barry Robson, Mark Kerr and Lee Miller were all involved as Scotland’s Future squad beat Poland 2-0 at Rugby Park, while Garry Kenneth, Greg Cameron and David Goodwillie all starred in Scotland Under-19’s fine 3-1 win in Portugal.
Even more pleasing from a Tangerine perspective was the fact Miller and Kenneth both managed to get their names on the scoresheet for their respective sides.
That delighted club boss Gordon Chisholm, who now hopes his men can take the confidence gained from their international experiences into Saturday’s SPL clash at Livingston.
“I was at Rugby Park and I was delighted with our lads in what I thought was an excellent game of football,” said Gordon today.
“Barry was on from the start and I thought he did very well, keeping good possession and creating a couple of chances.
“Big Lee came on and got off to a flier, taking his goal very well, while Mark got a run for the last 20 minutes or so and also played his part.
“I thought it was a very good exercise and, hopefully, it has given these guys a taste of what it’s all about at that level and the confidence they’ve gained from getting a result will follow on into Saturday’s game at Livi.”
Meanwhile, Gordon was doubly delighted after receiving a report on how the Tannadice trio involved with the Under-19 side fared in Portugal.
“We’ve spoken to the Under-19 coach Tommy Wilson and he has been absolutely raving about their performances.
“So when you add that to the display of the guys in the Future squad, it’s very pleasing all round.”
Although Scotland Under-19s are due to play Portugal again tomorrow, Kenneth and Goodwillie will fly home today as they are in United’s plans for Saturday’s game against Paul Lambert’s men.
And with no reported injuries, they’ll join Kerr, Robson and Miller, along with the rest of their team-mates on the training ground tomorrow as attention turns to the trip to Almondvale.
Long-term injury victim Lee Mair could be back in action as early as Hogmanay, when United visit Rangers in the league. |
