McFadden considered quitting Scotland

August 24, 2009

James McFadden is one of Scotland brightest stars but he considered walking away from the national team after not getting picked for the starting lineup under George Burley.

There have been a number of players most notable Kris Boyd and Lee McCulloch that have quit the national team because they we not getting on the field but McFadden decided not to follow suit and is desperate to feature in the match with Macedonia in two weeks time.

“I think there comes a time in every player’s career when he thinks about stuff like that,” he said.

“You think to yourself, ‘I hate going on these trips and I hate not playing. Why am I here? Maybe I should be sitting in the house’.

“But it passes quickly enough. No matter how fed up you get, you realise this is your country - and you can’t beat the feeling of playing for your country.

“Okay, some players have enough of it and decide it’s not for them. But I don’t think I’ll ever get to that stage. The only way I can see myself walking away from Scotland is when I feel I’m not good enough to make a difference.

“Even if I’m sitting on the bench, I’m still itching to get on and make a difference. Let’s face it, about half of my appearances for Scotland have come from the bench anyway.

“Different managers do different things and you never know what is going to happen in any game so I’ll be ready whenever I’m needed. I’m only 26. By the time the next World Cup starts, I’ll be 27. If we get there, it would be a dream come true.”

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