Greg Docherty admits he's devastated that pal Ryan Jack will miss out on the European Championships.
The Rangers midfielder had established himself as a key part of Steve Clarke's squad, forming a formidable partnership with Callum McGregor.
But Jack has been forced to go under the knife due to a calf problem and will not be part of the Scotland squad for Euro 2020.
Former Rangers man Docherty is gutted to see his friend miss out on the nation's first tournament in 23 years.
He said: "Jacko and I were close and I loved being around him. He was a top boy who helped me a lot off the pitch.
"So I'm devastated for him that he's missing out this summer.
"The whole of the nation probably were too because his performances like the Serbia game, where I don't think he gave the ball away once through 120 minutes, show he's kicked onto a new level.
"He's been hampered a few times by injuries but he always bounces back. Thankfully there's a World Cup next year to aim for and I've no doubt once he's fit again Steve Clarke will call him up."
Docherty is currently playing for Hull City after his time at Ibrox came to an end.
And the 24-year-old admits he still harbours hopes of his own of making it to the Euros.
He said: "I haven't heard anything, so I won't be disappointed if I'm not involved.
"It would be massive to be called up but I've focused on other things this year.
"I'm a supporter so I'll be down in London for the game against England regardless. My best mate lives in London and he's booked about five different pubs so we'll be sorted for somewhere to watch it.
"International football is something I've always dreamed of doing. I'd love to get that chance to play in a big tournament too.
"Maybe I'll give myself a better opportunity playing in the Championship next season. I'll just have to see what happens.
"I just can't wait to get started in the Championship.
"For years people have said to me my style would suit it. I've worked so hard and overcome a few setbacks, but I'm in a much better place.
"It's a confidence booster knowing boys like John and Kenny have come down and done so well having played against them myself up in Scotland.
"They're fantastic players but I also back myself and feel when I did come up against them, I held my own.
"You never know what can happen. Kenny and John probably never envisioned how quickly it would change for them but that's football.
"Look at Villa when John first went down. Around Christmas time they were quite far off the play-offs.
"But things changed and John ended up scoring the winning goal in the play-off final to take them to the Premier League. That's the sort of thing you dream of."
