Burley impressed by “limited” Broadfoot
September 4, 2008
Scotland manager George Burley has heaped praise on Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot for forcing his way into the national side despite his “limited ability”.
The Scotland squad has been savaged by injury ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers and Broadfoots impressive showing in the old firm derby assured that he got his chance to impress.
“It’s great to see somebody, you’ve got to say maybe with limited ability, who has really worked hard at his game and progressed and held his own in Europe,” Burley said.
“Kirk is a player who has progressed. Going from St Mirren to Rangers has been a big test for him.
“But he commanded a regular place in the Rangers team all last season and played in their European games and saw on Sunday how much he has improved as a full-back.
“I was at the game and I thought he was outstanding against Aiden McGeady, who is one of the best wide players in Britain.
“He is determined character and we need those types of people away from home, especially in World Cup qualifying games. So I had no hesitation in bringing him to the squad.”
Burley has slated the decision to have an Old Firm match the week before International week as a few players have called off due to picking up knocks in the grudge match but Broadfoot sees it as the ideal warm up to the Scotland games.
“An Old Firm game is probably the perfect preparation for players to go and play for Scotland,” he said.
“You’ve come out of probably the hardest game in the league - no disrespect to the other teams.”
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