Rhodes delighted over senior call-up

LEAGUE ONE: Huddersfield Town striker Jordan Rhodes has described his call-up to Craig Levein’s Scotland squad as the fulfilment of a dream.

Oldham-born Rhodes, who qualifies for Scotland through the five-year schooling rule, has scored 14 goals in his last seven games, five of them for Billy Stark’s Scotland Under-21 side.

He has been rewarded with a place in Levein’s squad for the November 11 friendly with Cyprus in Larnaca and will then join up with the under-21s for their European qualifier with Holland three days later.

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“It’s a real honour to be picked for the senior squad,” he said.

“Five months ago I wasn’t involved in any kind of international football so to be part of the set-up and to get some recognition from the senior squad is a boyhood dream.

“There was a bit of media talk and speculation about a possible call-up but I tried my best not to let it affect me and to remain completely focused on my club football until the squad was officially announced.

“To be in the pockets of the likes of Darren Fletcher and Charlie Adam for the week will be a fantastic experience.

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“They are household names and play at massive clubs but the team is littered with some great players so I’m looking forward to getting an insight into how they go about their work and I hope to learn from them.”