Martin Boyle breathed a huge sigh of relief after being a massive boost with scan results confirming the Hibs star's World Cup dream is ON.
The 29-year-old – capped 19 times for the Socceroos – was forced off during Saturday’s 3-0 win over St Mirren at Easter Road which left his World Cup hopes hanging in the balance. Hibees boss Lee Johnson revealed Boyle had been sent to a specialist in Manchester for further examination and the results confirmed he WILL be available for selection by boss Graham Arnold.
It’s a huge relief for Aberdeen-born Boyle, who qualifies for Australia through his dad who was born in Sydney, as he has become a key man for Australia. The Socceroos have been drawn in Group D alongside defending champions France – who they open the tournament against on November 22 – Tunisia and Denmark.
Boyle has been told he will need to pay through the pain barrier but that will come as a welcome boost to Australia boss Graham Arnold, as he prepares to name his squad.
Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond.
You can also follow our dedicated Rangers and Celtic podcast pages and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
