The Sunday Post (Dundee)

He’s ready for Scotland – and the Premiershi­p

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“I feel like I’m developing. This time last year, I was away with Scotland Under-17s at the Euros.

“Then a few months ago I was in the Under-19s for the qualifiers and now I’m in the squad for Toulon which I didn’t expect.

“So it’s been a great year but I know I’ve got a lot way to go.

“The atmosphere around the club has been different class, especially compared to last season.

“We were threatened with relegation a year ago but the gaffer came in and implemente­d his own ideas. The players have taken to it and it’s the first time I’ve really felt the club like this.

“You could sense a big transition when the manager came in, but the aim was always to reach the Premier League and we’ve achieved it.

“I’ve experience­d both sides of it but I’ve enjoyed the challenges this season.

“To be around the first-team and see the step up in quality compared to what we were used to, it’s frightenin­g really.

“It’s a great place to be now. I’ve trained with the first-team and the gaffer is great with us.

“He’ll take time out to speak to us during a session, giving us bits of advice. He’s quite a bullish guy, even in training, but it’s because his standards are so high.”

And Watt has been particular­ly impressed with two of his Wolves team-mates - Scotland star Barry Douglas and Ruben Neves.

He stated: “Just to watch Ruben in training is frightenin­g.

“It’s as if he’s constantly in first gear. I watch him and think, this isn’t even testing you. He could go up so many more gears. To see him play is so enjoyable. As a midfielder, he’s great to learn from.

“Barry Douglas has also been quality.

“The first time I trained with the first team he put his arm around me and gave me a little bit of advice.

“He told me what the gaffer’s looking for and what’s expected.

“He knows I play for Scotland and he’s been different class with me. He’s taken the Championsh­ip by storm. I didn’t know much of him as he was playing in Turkey. But he’s been incredible for us.”

And Watt, who qualifies to play for Scotland through his late grandparen­ts, is determined to mount a push to get into the side.

He said: “It’s going to be unbelievab­ly tough to get into the Wolves team now that we’re in the Premier League. But I have to back my ability and I believe if, given the chance, I won’t let anybody down.

“With guys like Ruben already there, and they’ll make more signings, it’s not going to be easy. I’m sure one day I’ll get there. “I have to believe I can break through.

“If you don’t believe in yourself how can you expect anyone else to have faith in you?”

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