Daily Star Sunday

Super Che has Scot what it takes to get to the highest level

- By HARRY PRATT

SOUTHAMPTO­N boss Ralph Hasenhuttl reckons in-form Che Adams has the potential to grace the world stage.

And that could be bad news for England – with next summer’s Euros in mind.

Scotland, who meet the Three Lions in the group stages, have tried – and failed ed – twice to persuade ex-England Under-20s star Adams (right) to switch allegiance­s.

But with Steve Clarke’s men now booked in for their first appearance at a major tournament since 1998, another call from the Scotland boss could be tempting for the Saints striker, 24.

Hasenhuttl refuses to get involved in players’ decisions on internatio­nal football and has no idea how Adams might react to such a situation.

However, what is not in doubt, according to the Austrian, is the player’s ability to step up to the top level.

Ahead of tomorrow’s clash at Wolves, Hasenhuttl said: “Our team has shown that if you perform well in the Premier League, everything is open to you. We have two internatio­nals with England now and a lot of other internatio­nal players in our squad.

“The most important thing is Che still develops his game.

“He’s made a big step forward this season after a to tough first one at the club. ““But he n never s stopped working hard and t this is his se secret of be being succ successful. “W “We’ll ’ll d definitely give him the support he wants and then it’s about him.

“He just has to be focused on his work here and internatio­nal football can be the bonus on top.”

Meanwhile, Hasenhuttl has likened his side briefly sitting at the Premier League summit a fortnight ago to fellow Austrian Dominic Thiem gatecrashi­ng the big three of men’s tennis.

“I know Dominic well. He’s a Chelsea fan,” said the Saints boss.

“I’m always following his developmen­t. It’s amazing the progress he’s made and there are some comparison­s.”

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