Calvin can be the all-action hero for now
SCOTLAND UNDER-21s boss Scot Gemmill believes it’s better for Aberdeen talent Calvin Ramsay to be guaranteed action with the Under-19s than sit on the bench for the young Scots’ opening Euro qualifier in Turkey next month.
Gemmill named an almost newlook squad from the last campaign, with Hibs defender Josh Doig in line for his first appearance.
But there’s no place for either of the Dons’ young full-backs Ramsay or Jack McKenzie.
Gemmill said: “The Aberdeen boys are doing really well. Calvin Ramsay is actually in the Under-19s squad because he’s still eligible. I think it’s really important they play.
“Jack hasn’t made the squad, but he could easily be in because he’s doing brilliantly.
“Of course Calvin is capable of playing but it’s about what else we’ve got. Harrison Ashby isn’t eligible to go and play for the 19s and he’s a tremendous prospect who is really highly regarded at West Ham.
“There’s no point Calvin coming in and being on the bench and not play when he can play for the 19s.”
Gemmill is looking forward to work with Doig and he said: “He was disappointed to pull out of the squad in June, hopefully he’s looking forward to playing at this level.”
SQUAD: Kinnear (Rangers), Sinclair (St Johnstone), Slicker (Manchester City), Ashby (West Ham), Clayton (Liverpool), Doig (Hibs), Mayo (Partick Thistle), Montgomery (Celtic), Welsh (Celtic), Banks (Crystal Palace), Burroughs (Ross County), Fiorini (Lincoln), High (Huddersfield), Kelly (Rangers), McPake (Morecambe), Williamson (Livingston), Mackay (Hibs), Mebude (Wimbledon), Middleton (St Johnstone), Rudden (Partick Thistle), Stretton (Derby), Urain (Athletic Bilbao).