Former Hibs loanee Ryan Gauld insists he's not giving up on potentially making it into the Scotland squad for Euro 2020.
The midfielder had a six month loan spell from Sporting Lisbon at Easter Road and although it didn't go quite as planned, has impressed since returning to Portugal.
He's captaining Farense in the Portuguese top flight and hopes he can do enough to convince Steve Clarke he's worthy of a place in the squad.
But he knows he has a lot of work to do and a lot of competition as he heaped praise on his rivals for the Scotland midfield position.
He told the Dode Fox Podcast : “If you ask any Scottish boy it’s a dream – it’s what you always want to do, play for your country.
“I’m still hopeful if I keep going the way I’m going, you never know, hopefully I’ll get a shout and an opportunity to be called up to one of the squads.
“All I can do is keep my head down, keep working and, hopefully, the day will come.
“You look at the squad and the midfielders that are there – the level is unbelievable.
“Ryan Christie is scoring goals and setting things up, you’ve got (John) McGinn, Kenny McLean, Ryan Jack and Callum McGregor – it’s a very good squad.
“Even Ryan Fraser did well when he was playing behind (Lyndon) Dykes so it’s not like it’s an easy squad to get into.
“That’s why I’d be even more grateful if I was to get the call up.”
