Kieran Tierney

KIERAN TIERNEY is hoping to be ready to face England next weekend so he can test himself against some of the best players in the world. The Celtic full-back is still recovering from a mouth injury sustained in last weekend’s Scottish Cup final win over Aberdeen but was included in Monday’s revised Scotland squad for the match against the Auld Enemy at Hampden a week on Saturday.

The 19 year-old missed the World Cup qualifying tie at Wembley in November due to injury and has never faced England at any age level. He hopes to finally get that chance on June 10 so he can pit his wits against the likes of Raheem Sterling, Adam Lallana or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

“I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “It is a massive game and I missed the last one against England when I was injured. I have never played against England at any level. I never really played for the youths with Scotland so getting capped is great. You always look forward to challenging yourself against the best players.

“Sterling is a world class player and when I played against him in the Champions League this season it was a good battle. That’s what makes you a better player, testing yourself against players of that quality.

“At Celtic, I do it in training against James Forrest, Paddy Roberts and Scott Sinclair – they are the best as well. For me, training against these guys every day makes me a better player.”

Tierney was a surprise selection at right-back in the previous Scotland game against Slovenia and would not object if asked by Gordon Strachan to do so again.

“The last time I went with Scotland, I didn’t know I was going to be playing right back. I just thought there were too many left backs and that I’d been moved across in training to make up a team. When I was told I’d be playing there, I was delighted to be starting but it was a surprise to be on the other side. It was the first time I’d done that.

“But as a player, it helps you to develop when you experience different positions. Versatility is a thing some managers look at, so it’s good.”

 

How that wasn't brought back to punish the Aberdeen guy for the sly hit...

He clearly knew someone was behind him, best way putting it, it was like trying to get a fly off ur arm.

 

Avatar if anyone wants it, help yourself

 

http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10901116/tierney-plays-through-the-pain

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUzs9sChuyK/?hl=en

 

Hope the lad scores a hat trick against that team full of *.

(Scouse not English and all that)

 

Awww our Bhoy <3

 

Can't Believe he enjoyed home economics.

 

Named in the SPL team of the year.

 

I loved Home Economics, used to just make food, was class

Made a pillow once, they made me make a new one because it was 'too IRA'

 

Always found it boring.

 

Brilliant!! I made a pencil case and stitched a tricolour on, got it the wrong way round so it ended up being an Ivory Coast one.

 

Home Economics was unreal.

Always knew Tierney was a smart lad

 

St. Brendans

 

From St Brendan's Primary School to St Brendan's Treble Winners

 

What are the chances of that ILTC?

 

So he can cook for Paddy, looks aren't everything you know.