Tierney will do whatever it takes to face England, insists Celtic coach Kennedy
Nothing wills topKie ran Tierney playing for Scotland against England if he gets the all-clear from the medical staff, according to Celtic coach John Kennedy.
Tierney looks set to wear a special gumshield to line up in the World Cup qualifier at Hampden after suffering an injury in the Scottish Cup final.
The full- back had two teeth dislodged by Aberdeen striker Jayden Stockley’s flailing arm and left the pitch with blood gushing from his mouth to go straight to hospital.
Kennedy said: “Kieran will do whatever it takes to play. That’s the type of character he is. Whether it’s with Celtic or Scotland or whoever it may be, if someone gives Kieran the go- ahead to play, he will be out on the pitch I’m sure.”
The 19- year- old joked after the game that winningthe cup was worth a broken jaw but he remained in Scotland’s new- look 24- man squad after five players were cut on Monday, althoughone of them, Hearts goalkeeper Jack Hamilton, has been reinstated after Hull’s Allan Mcgregor failed to shake off a thumb injury.
Scotland play England on Saturday, 10 June.