Angus Gunn's World Cup Concerns
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With a major tournament looming, he explored a January loan move in search of regular minutes, though nothing materialised. "It definitely was a concern for me. Everyone wants to play football," he told the Glasgow Times.
Limited Game Time and Training Focus
Gunn pushed very hard in January to try to get out, stating, "I had a few very good options, and I was a little bit unlucky with injuries." He had many conversations with the manager, but nothing happened. After the January period, he had to refocus and ensure he was in top shape in training.
Despite limited club minutes, the 30-year-old has remained trusted by Steve Clarke, featuring in four of Scotland's qualifiers before a knee injury ruled him out of the final two.
Family Legacy and World Cup Aspirations
Gunn has earned the trust of Scotland boss Steve Clarke since his debut in 2023. He is aware of competition from Rangers' Liam Kelly and veteran Craig Gordon but remains focused on his performance.
He expressed, "It would be huge. As a kid, you grow up watching the World Cup, and it is the pinnacle of any player's career." Gunn hopes to go one better than his father Bryan, who was selected for Scotland in Italia 90 but did not feature.
As a proud Scotsman, he has loved the opportunities his career has provided, and he aims to make his family proud during the World Cup campaign. "There will be a couple of late nights for him in Boston, I think," he added, referring to his son who has become a lucky charm for his games.