West Bromwich Albion's Graham Dorrans in hope of Scotland place

Sep 5 2009 by Christopher Lepkowski, Birmingham Mail

“I will watch these two games. I am going back home at the weekend so hopefully I can watch with some family and friends. There are some tough games coming up to qualify for the World Cup but all I’m looking to do is play regularly here.

“I’m sure if I can do well here and play week in, week out, then there might be every chance of getting a call-up.

“But first and foremost my thoughts are on playing well here.

“International recognition is an honour and it’s what everybody dreams of and if that comes around, then that would be great.”

Dorrans has already been capped at U21 level and he revealed the honour that came with pulling on his nation’s shirt. “It’s a really great feeling,” he said.

‘I’ve played at every level from U17s and we got to the European Championships finals and went to the World Cup, and I played for the U21s.

“It’s great when you get international call-ups so hopefully I can push on to the next step.

“I was injured for the B call-up last season but I am pushing myself on to hopefully take the next step as soon as possible.

“Playing internationals is a great honour but I just want to get a place in the Albion team first and foremost and push on from there.”