Lyndon Dykes is in line to steer Scotland’s assault towards Spain two months after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
The Australian-born QPR striker spent eight days in hospital after initially feeling discomfort throughout a Championship match.
He made his return to worldwide soccer instead in Saturday’s 3-Zero win over Cyprus and, with Southampton’s Che Adams having withdrawn via harm, is anticipated to begin towards Spain.
The 2020 Euros semi-finalists started their qualifying marketing campaign for the 2024 event with a 3-Zero win at house to Norway, however Dykes is adamant Scotland can go into the match with no concern.
“The mindset must be that we are able to win each recreation we play,” he mentioned. “I’ve mentioned that since I got here into the Scotland set-up.
“We have nice gamers who play within the Premier League, in all probability one of the best league on the planet, and we have nice depth, so we have to be optimistic and ensure the group is behind us and we make it a tough recreation for Spain.
“It will give us a serious enhance if we are able to win. In case you can choose up six factors within the first two video games, it will be a serious step ahead.”
Born on the Gold Coast Dykes shared his upbringing between there and Canberra and initially performed rugby league. He moved to Scotland aged 20, to pursue his soccer profession.
First capped in 2020, Saturday’s look was his 27th for the nation wherein his mother and father have been born.
“I used to be actually glad to be again on the market on the pitch with the boys and in entrance of the followers after a bit of robust spell,” he mentioned of his impression, Scotland including two late objectives after his arrival. “I used to be simply glad to assist the boys get the consequence.
“I need to begin each recreation for Scotland. I’ve achieved effectively since I got here into the set-up however we have nice competitors.
“If I get the nod on the night time, I will be doing my greatest. The supervisor [Steve Clarke] is aware of what I can carry, we have a terrific relationship.”
