Scotland boss Steve Clarke has wished Kenny McLean a speedy recovery after the Norwich midfielder's knee injury ruled him out of this summer's Euros.
And Clarke heaped praise on the for his heroics in guiding the nation to their first major tournament in 23 years.
McLean netted pivotal penalties in the play-off wins over Israel and Serbia to qualify, but he has been left devastated by the news knee ligament damage suffered in Norwich's 2-2 draw with Barnsley last week has scuppered his hopes of being in Clarke's squad.
But the ex-Kilmarnock boss appreciates the part the Cambuslang man played in getting Scotland to the finals and has sent a special message to McLean to thank him.
In a statement released by the Scottish FA, Clarke said: "I’m really disappointed for Kenny. He has been excellent this season for Norwich, playing an important role in winning the Championship and securing their return to the Premier League.
“His performances for the national team during my time in charge have always been to a good level and Kenny is a player I know I can rely on.
"The composure he demonstrated to score two crucial penalties in the play-off matches sums up his temperament and I am confident that will play a big role in his recovery from this setback.
“Ultimately, his long-term fitness is the most important thing right now, but we all wish Kenny a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him get back playing as soon as possible.”
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