Kenny McLean's World Cup Ambitions
The Tartan Army are ready to take over North America next month, and Kenny McLean is determined to deliver success for them on the biggest stage.
Almost three decades on from their last World Cup appearance, Scotland are preparing for the pinnacle of their modern history when they face Haiti in their Group C opener.
Despite eight appearances at the tournament finals, the nation has never advanced to the knockout stage, something Steve Clarke's current contingent are desperate to change.
McLean's Pride in Representing Scotland
McLean is one of five Canaries players set to fly the Norwich City flag at the showpiece event, with both he and Anis Ben Slimane confirmed in their respective countries' 26-man squads so far.
The City skipper will travel north of the border next Tuesday to join up with his Scotland colleagues in Glasgow ahead of a farewell friendly against Curacao at Hampden Park on Saturday, 30 May.
While there, on the day he received news of his call-up, the 34-year-old spoke about how proud he was to be given the opportunity to represent his country at a World Cup.
“It’s 28 years since the country was at a World Cup, so it doesn’t come round too often for us,” said a beaming McLean.
Support from Norwich and Beyond
While the Tartan Army are expected to be at the tournament in their masses, McLean is aware he will have plenty of support back home and from Norwich fans.
The match times are a bit crazy, but I’ve been assured by a lot of Norwich fans out in the city that Scotland will be their second team.
McLean shares a close bond with Scotland boss Steve Clarke, who has shown immense trust in him throughout his career.
“He’s given me over 50 caps, so that shows the level of trust he has in me as an individual and in us as a squad,” McLean stated.
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